Last week was a real bummer for me...I could not get to the pool. My LOBOS and my wheelchair sat by the door looking as forlorn as I felt. I thought by missing the week I would have a hard time getting back to the momentum I had achieved. WRONG! My helpers arrived and I walked yes walked out of the house. Where only a week ago I had trouble getting my bad leg into the car, I bent over and manuvered it into the front seat.
The BIG difference came when I got into the pool. I swam to the deep water using the oars to propel me. I set the clock and went 20 minutes holding a conversation with the lifeguard and the people around me. I have shed the combersome (for me) life jacket, replacing it with a simple ski type belt for floation I stride, long comfortable "steps". I feel my body stretching reaching for the next stride. I am so at ease.
The first day I came to the pool, I was afraid to try to climb the steps out of the pool. Gotta remember a body is only 1/3 its weight when submerged in fresh (pool) water. As I climb up my full body weight returns.It was such a chore that I had actually looked at the Ys pool lift as an option. Last night I just climbed up the stairs, no stopping , no hesitation. I am stronger!
I am trying to remove the Lobos by myself. This is my next challenge. We are working toward making my little quick set pool, at home, accessible to me and my Lobos. I must be able to strap these onto my legs and then remove them. I will keep you all posted about the removal process.
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