Kinley post surgery update

Here is a quick update on Kinley now that she is approximately 5 months post spinal fusion surgery.  She is gaining weight, getting a little taller, and gradually getting back to her old self in some ways and in others she has a ways to go.  If you really give her a pep talk she can roll herself over in bed although it takes some big-time effort.  She can sit comfortably in a chair and is getting better at sitting in the shower chair while Suzie and I attempt to get her clean but keep ourselves at least somewhat dry. J In the mornings she is probably at 90% of her old strength “baseline” but by evening I would put her at about 40-50%.  We are hopeful that with continued physical therapy, good nutrition, and rest she can begin to keep up her strength throughout the day.  Overall though, we are very happy with her recovery from this major surgery.