I have had so much fluid build up in the last 2 weeks. I did not recognize my legs at all. Last night they started mild leg compression massage. This morning they weighed me. This magic bed does it. Anyway, I estimated that I was carrying 30lbs of fluid. That is very difficult to do much of any movement.

Before they weighed me, I was being adjusted in my bed and was able to pull my knees to my chest. This surprised me as that was basically impossible before. Along with the massager they also gave me diuretics too. It was so obvious to me the difference this morning.

Then the weigh in. It indicated that I am 12kg/26lb higher than my normal weight!! So, my initial estimate of 30lbs of fluid was quite a bit light. Just imagine trying to move 35-45lbs of extra body weight in an extremely weakened state.

The Physical Therapy people came back today. We were able to get me up using only a walker. I walked out of the room and down to the nurses station and back again. PT people following with a wheelchair.

I am now sitting in the chair in my room and will be able have lunch again sitting up.

Good progress again today.