On Thanksgiving weekend my parents came up and I went outside for some fresh air. This is my first time going outside at the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre since arriving here in Fredericton on October 1st. It felt good getting some fresh air. This is one of my first few times being outside since getting Guillain Barre Syndrome as I was in the ICU in Moncton for 60 days from August 1st till the end of September.
I have to admit being outside is quite depressing as there’s so much I would like to do from gardening, driving my car, playing basketball with the kids and just being able to do anything I choose. No idea when that day will happen but it was definitely nice just getting outside. Someday I’ll hopefully get out of the hospital and get my life back. I’m going to work my butt off up here and so hopefully sooner then later
Since arriving a week ago at the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre in Fredericton on October 1st I have seen some progress made with my recovery from Guillain Barre Syndrome. I have seen a little movement of the right thumb, a slight movement in my left arm and I am getting more strength in my neck and back. This is all a great sign for my recovery from Guillain Barre.
Although the movements may be small for some this is good news as it’s sign that the nerves are healing. This means signal is getting there which I’m happy to see. I’ll take the small victories as I work towards the bigger goals.
Any progress is better then no progress. I look forward to more changes as I continue with my recovery and rehabilitation from Guillain Barre Syndrome.
Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre Fredericton - Rehabilitation From Guillain Barre Syndrome
Today’s is the day my Rehabilitation from Guillain Barre Syndrome will continue at the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre in Fredericton. It’s now 7am and my ambulance ride is now here. All of the nurses came to see me before I left. They made sure I had everything packed up as they wish me best of luck with my recovery. There was lots of smiles all around but tears as well. These are the people who kept me alive and took care of me. They seen me at my worst, they seen my progress and now they see the opportunity I have in hopefully getting my life back. These people were more than just nurses to me, they were like friends. I am sad to say goodbye but happy to perhaps getting my life back.
I’m disappointed I wasn’t able to see everyone before I left with one in particular being Rheal one of the orderlies there. He helped me out more then he’ll ever know. On my bad days he was there listening to me and encouraging me to go on. We had many talks and he was always there for me. He brought in his laptop for me, putting movies on for me, downloading more movies so that I wouldn’t be bored. He’s an amazing guy and he helped me so much during this difficult time. A family member had passed away a week before and I wasn’t able to see him before I left. He was coming in this morning but only at 7:30am. He always told me that once I’m better and walking around to come back and visit everyone. I know I definitely will.
Well it was time and all of the nurses that was there Sue, Joanni, Stephanie, Audrey and a few others all said good bye. It was nice and I will miss them all. They were all simply amazing during the most difficult time in my life as I battled against Guillain Barre Syndrome. I will never forget them.
Well after a 2 hour drive I have now arrived at the Stan Cassidy Rehabilitation Centre in Fredericton. My new home for the next little while. Upon arriving I was quickly greeted by the nurse manager Louise who directed us to my room. I’m glad I’m here and I look forward to my recovery program which starts tomorrow.
