Friday, May 22, 2009
We had a pretty successful day today!!! Dad walked all the way to his x-ray appointment. Sure there was a little resting in the elevator but he did really well. The other good news is the new swallow test they did was very successful. The liquid is not going directly into his windpipe like it was before. The only problem is a little is getting left behind in his throat and is slowly leaking into the air way. They think with more throat exercises and more conscious swallowing he will be able to eat soon. He is pretty excited to be walking more and really wants to go outside for a little. I think that will be our goal for the weekend. Hopefully it will stop raining so we can do that.
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I had a great visit with Steve today (Saturday afternoon). Wow! He has made some really amazing progress. It was so nice to have a "normal" conversation, without tubes in the way, and he's looking really great. I think he'd love some visitors right now. So everyone, if you're able, drop by and say hello.
ReplyDeleteAndrea, you were so right on with the decision to move him to Kindred hospital. It's like night and day compared to the last place. Steve is obviously getting the best of care there. His head is in a really good place for healing, and his spirits are super good. He has his sights on the future. He smiled A LOT. It was so great seeing him this way and talking to the Steve we all know.
Glad to hear things are still going well. Think about Steve all the time and look forward to coming up in June.
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Keith