patricia depaola

Review of Lemont Center

After 1 week in the hospital for a spinal injury, ...

After 1 week in the hospital for a spinal injury, April 29. 2020, I was sent to Lemont Nursing & Rehab for a drop foot. I was not able to stand or walk.
I was sent there for their physical therapy six days a week. I learned to walk again ( I cried the first day I walked with the aid of a walker & brace). I was taught how to go up & down stairs with a leg brace. I also used a wheelchair, walker & cane. I stayed for 1 month.
At home I continued my own physical therapy for 3-4 hours a day with intense massage & nerve stimulation. 1 month later I was walking without a cane.
Now Sept, 1, 2020, just 4 months later I'm walking without my cane nor my leg brace. I have regained full use of my leg, ankle & foot.
Lemont Rehab got me going when I thought I'd remain disabled. But I got the knowledge & help I needed to keep working at it. Miracles do happen, my prayers were answered.
A big thanks to nurses Jackie, Tniesha, Gloria & Allandra.
CNA's Bridget, Megan, Crystal & both Melissa's.
Big shout out to head of physical therapy, Nathan & his team.
And to all those I can't fit in here. You know I remember all your names.
With Covid-19 we were all quarantined to our rooms & it was a little unsettling at first. Thanks to Jim for making me feel comfortable & always answering all my questions.
THANK YOU LEMONT NURSING & REHAB!
Patti Depaola