More small miracles today. At 2pm David went for his swallow test with the speech therapist and he passed. Now, that doesn’t mean he is having prime rib tomorrow, obviously, but he will start eating, and he is very excited. He can have only specific things – chopped foods and nectar type liquids. In another week or so, they will test him again to see if he can have water or other liquids. The PEG tube will stay in place to help supplement the food that he will eat. His physical therapy session went very well too, and he was doing more strenuous work on his legs. Speech therapy continues, and he is able to repeat words, and answer questions, but still is not able to ask for things. He is also able to read words, mostly, but I was confused when he couldn’t place to word “pillow”. The brain is a mysterious thing!
His doctor has recommended that he being taking Prozac. She said that they find it helps with the physical rehabilitation, and, of course, has the added benefit of avoiding depression as the rehab continues.
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Do what the doctors tell you to do, especially the physiotherapists.
Especially the physiotherapists.
They are often unencumbered by formalities and medical explanations. They show you how to get better and they show you what to do to get better. They work with you and alongside you – not face-to-face.
If you could see them at work, you would agree. I couldn’t have said it better, so thank you Lowell Blackman!
Scott,
We so appreciate your daily reports. Very encouraging. Please tell David we send our best wishes and hope to visit in about 10 days when we’re next in NYC.
Hugs,
Laura and Richard
Dear Scott,
So glad to have met you yesterday, although very briefly. We were misinformed by the receptionist regarding his visiting hrs. Please let David know that he will definitely get better and like what you’ve mentioned, follow the physiotherapists.
My dad’s condition has improved immensely after 2 months of therapy.
Praying that his spirit will be lifted through people’s positive thoughts, prayers, and presence.
Sharon
Scott, even the tiniest of progress makes us smile. Thank you for making us smile today.
Love,
Char and Barbara
Sarah and I are thrilled that David passed the swallow test. We knew he could do it! Hugs to both of you
Thank you for these posts, Scott. I follow them daily. They mean so much, especially being so far away. Yea food!!
Lynda