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There are No Rules: Diane Davis Gets Hit by an Unfair Twist
When you have a stroke at 60, there are no rules about how much time you’ve got to pull yourself together so you can work again, especially if your body has to do the work. No, the rules are that what happens can be random and often cruel. Diane Davis worked heroically with skilled PT and OT support people in the hope of someday getting back to the clients she loved and who loved her. Because of the neurological damage to her right side the last 2 years became a slow and often arduous, but sure and steady climb toward health and stability. A shoulder operation was needed to put the final touch of full strength and mobility to her right arm. Tough but ultimately successful!! And then... very close to that.... suddenly the need for unexpected/emergency meniscus surgery. But a simple, arthroscopic surgery.... limp in, walk out. And so it was true!! Until the end of the first recovery week. Diane’s knee began to swell grotesquely and she was rendered lame and placed in a wheelchair. After 3 trips to the ER she was finally admitted to the hospital. 5 days later it was determined there was no infection but rather a very rarely occurring post-op condition called "pseudo gout". So rare that even some professionals had never seen it. It was necessary to be treated for the emotional shock of this as well as the physical disintegration. The silver lining: Diane was placed in a rehab facility with fabulous OT and PT and other medical professionals who took the time to design an accurate and aggressive care plan. And it worked beautifully!! Along with her knee, they continued to work on her shoulder. After a full month away Diane is now back to walking and ready to come home. We know Diane would be embarrassed and reluctant to ask for anymore help. But we suspect she will need something to get her health restored in the next month. Let’s make it a helpful, relaxing and restorative homecoming by sharing what you can.
When you have a stroke at 60, there are no rules about how much time you’ve got to pull yourself together so you can work again, especially if your body has to do the work. No, the rules are that what happens can be random and often cruel. Diane Davis worked heroically with skilled PT and OT support people in the hope of someday getting back to the clients she loved and who loved her. Because of the neurological damage to her right side the last 2 years became a slow and often arduous, but sure and steady climb toward health and stability. A shoulder operation was needed to put the final touch of full strength and mobility to her right arm. Tough but ultimately successful!! And then... very close to that.... suddenly the need for unexpected/emergency meniscus surgery. But a simple, arthroscopic surgery.... limp in, walk out. And so it was true!! Until the end of the first recovery week. Diane’s knee began to swell grotesquely and she was rendered lame and placed in a wheelchair. After 3 trips to the ER she was finally admitted to the hospital. 5 days later it was determined there was no infection but rather a very rarely occurring post-op condition called "pseudo gout". So rare that even some professionals had never seen it. It was necessary to be treated for the emotional shock of this as well as the physical disintegration. The silver lining: Diane was placed in a rehab facility with fabulous OT and PT and other medical professionals who took the time to design an accurate and aggressive care plan. And it worked beautifully!! Along with her knee, they continued to work on her shoulder. After a full month away Diane is now back to walking and ready to come home. We know Diane would be embarrassed and reluctant to ask for anymore help. But we suspect she will need something to get her health restored in the next month. Let’s make it a helpful, relaxing and restorative homecoming by sharing what you can.
Organizer and beneficiary
Ted Bayne
Organizer
Woodstock, NY
Devin Larson
Beneficiary