Reha

In Germany, following major surgery, people are sent to a Reha - short for rehabilitation clinic - where physiotherapists try hard to get them moving again.

The view from my window

After replacing my worn-out hip and remaining one week at the Lorettokrankenhaus, I was transported directly to Freiburg‘s Mooswaldklinik, thus avoiding contact with the Corona-infested outside world. During my three weeks at the Reha, absolutely no visits are allowed. The clinic takes no risks with risky patients.

My high walker

Upon arrival, I was greeted by fellow sufferers on crutches, except that I experienced balance attacks and had a high walker with armrests supporting me.

Red Baron immediately became known like a bunter Hund (colored dog), i.e., known all over the place. 

On the second day, a physiotherapist took me secretly aside and showed me how to walk safely with crutches, only revealing that their walking aids were too short. With those, Red Baron, already being bent, bents over even more. 

The next day the longer crutches arrived. It was the talk of the hospital. All the various specialists treating various aspects of my hip replacement hailed my new walking aids.

The screenshot was taken at 1557 hours on December 2, 
for treatment on Thursday, December 3.

Here is the list of treatments I suffer from morning to afternoon during a typical day for three weeks.

My pharmacy

I am on a full hand of painkiller pills four times a day (those cryptic numbers following the meals in the schedule shown above refer to the various kinds of medications).

This overdosed (?) medication makes me sleepy during the day when I am not exercising but sleepless during the night.

My wet cell (Nasszelle)

My workstation

I am missing my desktop PC. Neither can I modify a Webpage nor dress up my photos.


Success. One week of treatment has me walk short distances with less pain than before surgery. Most importantly, I can now fetch my food, no longer dependent on being served at the table. 

We sit alone, each at a separate table, and must eat fast, for food is served in three shifts; Corona oblige.

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