Hello All,
I'm happy to say there was some real progress today. Steven's vital signs (blood cell count, blood pressure etc.) are continuing to improve and since the sedative change, he is more aware. He has been interactive; indicating he wants water, food and expressing concerns. Communication is a bit difficult (since he doesn't have access to his voice ... but mouths words and uses facial expressions) but we are working through that.
The PT came today and gave me exercises to do with him throughout the day. These are minimal, moving his fingers, feet and toes. She will continue to increase these as he regains his strength. After her evaluation, it seemed that Steven suddenly realized he couldn't move his body well and has proceeded to develop his own exercise program(in true Steven style!), attempting to move his legs, arms and shoulders. No worries, I didn't let him over do it. Massaging his legs and feet is helping. The great thing is he is getting more aware and getting some determination! The PT is planning on getting him to sit up tomorrow. The PT has also ordered an OT evaluation. The OT/PT combo is great in that they will get Steven reacquainted with his body/muscles and get him moving around again and functioning.
Mission accomplished with the tooth extraction. There was some infection around the tooth, but it was not extensive.
Dr. Murray is on vacation so we have her associate, Dr. Goldstein working with Dr. Sheer. Dr. Goldstein concurs with everything that has been done and feels that there was only one antibiotic that was more aggressive that he would have considered but that it is very hard on the kidneys, and since his kidneys were not functioning well at the time, he feels the team made the right call in not using that antibiotic. Another benefit of having Goldstein on the team is that he will be able to provide services at Kindred Hospital where Steven will more than likely go to once he is better to get off of the trach.
All and all this was a great day for Steven!!!!!!!!!!
Love,
Norma
hi me agin olivia i just want to say that i'm very happy that he made huge progress!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDude,
ReplyDeleteCome on you can do this! Never quit, never give up! I believe in you. I love you and need you in my life..Remember, we were making plans for our future. You are a part of those plans.
We have a future out there for you and it's waiting on tyou to take hold of it.
I am praying for you each and every day..all day, and will not stop until you are 100% well.
I am putting you on my Church prayer list as well. I'm going to have a bunch of Baptists praying for you, and we are some serious prayer warriors. You WILL make it through this.
You are my friend that's closer than a brother. I will not give up on you ..I will never give up on you.
Keep fighting the fight, I will get out there and see you as soon as I can. Until then remember. Your brother Don loves you and cares about you.
Get well bro. We the world is waiting for you,
I am waiting for you, all your family and friends are waiting for you.
WE LOVE YOU !!!!!
Steven,
ReplyDeleteOMG! I just heard about what you have been going through. I was shocked, but was very happy to read today was a great day for you.
I know you will pull through this! I do want to make contact with you once you get back on your feet.
You will be in our prayers!
Love you dude!
Roger Reichert
We just heard about what has been going on. Someone PLEASE have Mark or someone call us and let us know what is happening and about Steve's progress. Most important...let Steve know we love him very much and we are holding him close in thought and prayer.
ReplyDeleteDon and Leslie Jackson
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