Last evening we had the Barrow Neurological Institute consult and they want to admit Scott after his facial surgery, probably Monday if his surgery is Friday. This is huge as he will immediately jump from a Long-Term Care Hospital to Rehabilitation. The Barrow Consulting Physician said that Scott meets all required criteria and that a couple of his classmates are actually doing their clinical rotations there at this time. They are very excited to help him heal. This news has added to the smile on Ashley’s face.
We all know that Scott is special, but being able to speak with a trach, without a speaking valve in place, had not been witnessed by the nursing staff. But there he was through the night, able to speak without it. When the Pulmonary Physician came by this morning he said that the trach would be coming out if it weren't for the surgery. The Respiratory Therapist then gave Scott some Jello to eat. He even took the spoon and fed himself a little. So now he can eat pureed foods. The Jaw will still require a week to mend before actual chewing is allowed.
The other thing Scott learned through the night was to use his mouth to remove the pillow mits covering his hands that keep him from pulling his trach out. Wrestlemania continues...
My post yesterday mentioned that Scott had his Shoulder MRI yesterday afternoon. Well he went and decided to wrestle with the MRI technicians. Why should Ashley and I have all the fun? Because he could not stay still, the MRI was rescheduled for this morning with a sedated Scott. This left Scott a bit out of it through the morning. Although groggy, it did not keep him from wanting to be in the wheelchair. Eventually we even took a stroll outside.
The facial surgery has yet to be scheduled so it will most likely not happen today. We sure hope they can get all the physicians together and schedule it for Friday. This now appears to be our last step before heading to Rehab!
Ashley’s mom is arriving on Saturday for a week and Carol and Step Brother Daniel for the weekend. Patti and I will be swapping duties this Sunday which is perfect timing for her to guide the transition to rehabilitation. Scott wouldn’t have it any other way.
Joy!
Mickey Moore
On to Barrows!!! Hooray! It's like graduating.:D He is just doing SO WELL and it bring so much joy to my heart!
ReplyDeleteThank you again for the time and effort you all put into keeping up this blog. It is SO helpful!
Go Moores and Emersons!!!!!!
A.
Thanks for another GREAT update.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to imagine how it must be for you to be by Scott's side so continuously and how these many remarkable milestones must appear in the present tense. For us, who are dependent on the blog updates, I can only say that each daily entry seems like a GIANT tectonic jolt forward. We don't get to see the incremental changes each hour brings and therefore the progress somehow seems more amazing.
OUTSIDE !!! JELLO !!! CHEWING SOON !!! SPEAKING !!!
BITING OF RESTRICTIVE MITTENS !!! WOW !!! HALLELUJAH !!!
How can we not be nearly overwhelmed with tears of JOY & GRATITUDE?
THANKS again for your precious time, sharing news with us all.
Thank You, It is so wonderful to be able to share our joy with all of Scott's loving friends and family. Our hearts are comforted by sharing this blog and receiving everyone's responses.
DeleteI too will chime in to say thank you thank you for keeping this blog updated so well. Our whole family lingers around the computer each night as we all read the updates and see pictures and cheer for Brother Scott!!
ReplyDeleteDarcy Andersen
That's a pretty short stay in long term care. Happy to hear this news, our thoughts are with you and Ashley, Mickey. It must be hard to be leaving again but I'm sure Patti, Carol, and Daniel are all excited to see the progress Scott has made!
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