March 2, 2011
Well, tomorrow is the day that I might have to do my first test to see if there is any semblance of an ACL in my knee. Today wasn't a needle day, except for one in each leg. However, the doctor did wrap up my ring finger, the one that was last pierced, with a sprinkling of fenugreek seeds and told me to keep the bandage on for 24 hours. All the better to season it for the needles. He didn't actually say that, but that is what I thought for sure.
Other than that, I was given a new thingamajig treatment. Two accupressure vibrating machines were held to my torso for about 10 minutes. I'm guessing that they're for stimulating my nerves or my energy flow or chi or something. The good thing about this treatment is that you don't think, don't ask, you just do. Kind of takes the pressure off.
Just do and believe.
The doc did ask me how I'm feeling today, to which I replied with the usual "feel a bit stronger, but am doing zero movement and exercise as directed." I also added that straightening my leg has been feeling better every day, so that today was my best day with a straight leg. That's a good sign for the ACl, said he. I sure hope so.
I marvel at the small clinic, the number of patients, at how patient the assistants/physiotherapists are, at the great work Dr. Jatin Chaudhary does, at the fact that the pricing is so reasonable even by Indian standards. I marvel at this and much more. This place seems disorganized and chaos, but it functions because everyone checks their ego at the door. And the staff is hugely responsible for this. They are always cheerful and polite. caring and respectful. Hats off to them.
Come to think of it, a physiotherapist is a pretty cool job to have. You help people get better, see tangible results quite soon and under your supervision, and generally don't have to deal with any blood and gore the way a physician has to. Not bad, eh?
Anyway, the doctor's the man, especially if he can regenerate ACLs. Let's see. Day 10 is tomorrow, and soon, there will be no more suspense.
Sometimes suspense gives greater comfort than imminent revelation.
Well, tomorrow is the day that I might have to do my first test to see if there is any semblance of an ACL in my knee. Today wasn't a needle day, except for one in each leg. However, the doctor did wrap up my ring finger, the one that was last pierced, with a sprinkling of fenugreek seeds and told me to keep the bandage on for 24 hours. All the better to season it for the needles. He didn't actually say that, but that is what I thought for sure.
Other than that, I was given a new thingamajig treatment. Two accupressure vibrating machines were held to my torso for about 10 minutes. I'm guessing that they're for stimulating my nerves or my energy flow or chi or something. The good thing about this treatment is that you don't think, don't ask, you just do. Kind of takes the pressure off.
Just do and believe.
The doc did ask me how I'm feeling today, to which I replied with the usual "feel a bit stronger, but am doing zero movement and exercise as directed." I also added that straightening my leg has been feeling better every day, so that today was my best day with a straight leg. That's a good sign for the ACl, said he. I sure hope so.
I marvel at the small clinic, the number of patients, at how patient the assistants/physiotherapists are, at the great work Dr. Jatin Chaudhary does, at the fact that the pricing is so reasonable even by Indian standards. I marvel at this and much more. This place seems disorganized and chaos, but it functions because everyone checks their ego at the door. And the staff is hugely responsible for this. They are always cheerful and polite. caring and respectful. Hats off to them.
Come to think of it, a physiotherapist is a pretty cool job to have. You help people get better, see tangible results quite soon and under your supervision, and generally don't have to deal with any blood and gore the way a physician has to. Not bad, eh?
Anyway, the doctor's the man, especially if he can regenerate ACLs. Let's see. Day 10 is tomorrow, and soon, there will be no more suspense.
Sometimes suspense gives greater comfort than imminent revelation.
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