My girlfriend picked us up at the airport...4/24/12

My girlfriend picked us up at the airport and I was in sorry shape by then. We took a long car ride to the city instead of to home. What a surprise for me. I was going to the Rehab Institute of Chicago!

This was my first experience with being told not to leave the bed without assistance by wheelchair. Needed help to the bathroom, needed help with everything.

The next day lessons began with physical therapy, occupational therapy , etc.

I am glad my doc hadn't told me that this was a possibility or I would have freaked out.

The days were long, I felt very weak and