tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53761974656915170932024-03-19T04:35:21.701-07:00Scott's RecoveryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-71376955477591615072013-03-13T08:11:00.002-07:002013-03-13T08:11:42.190-07:00365 - March 13, 2013 - One Year Mark <br />
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P { margin-bottom: 0.08in </style>Have you ever looked back on a moment
in your life and thought... that seems like just yesterday, but at
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Scott's accident feels a lot like that.
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Today marks one year since the accident
happened. One of the most difficult years we have had to face. I
couldn't be more proud and thankful for the person Scott is and how
hard he has fought this entire time.
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As Mat Kearney says in his song - Closer
To Love</div>
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<i>She got the call today
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<i>One out of the gray
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<i>And when the smoke cleared
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<i>It took her breath away</i></div>
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<i>She said she didn't believe</i></div>
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<i>It could happen to me</i></div>
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<i>I guess, we're all one phone call from
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The past year has been a reminder that life doesn't always go according to plan or how we think it should go. When you suddenly find yourself looking at an uncertain future of possibly becoming a widow at 24 years old, or taking care of someone you love who could possibly be in a vegetative state for the rest of his life, or watch him struggle to walk when he use to run marathons, watch him relearn to breath on his own when he could sing and play the guitar, watch him struggle to add simple numbers when he was near the top of him medical class, when you look at the life you have worked hard to plan and prepare for and watch all of that slip away... in one phone call. </div>
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We have watched as Scott has fought through all of these trials and hardships to overcome and truly astound all those around him at his ability to prevail over this obstacle... without so much as uttering one complaint. </div>
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In our office here at home I decided to make it into a place of hope and inspiration. I gathered a few of our favorite quotes and made them into word art to hang on the walls. </div>
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Here are a few of our favorites. </div>
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What we have been doing since the last
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Scott is currently in ultra study mode.
He attends therapy sessions for two half days a week focusing on
therapies in Speech, Group Psychology, and Occupational therapy.
When he isn't at therapy he is home studying. (Except on Sundays when
he takes a break) I don't know about most of you, but have you ever
tried to study for at least 15 hours straight? Imagine doing this
day, after day, after day. What is Scott studying so hard for you may
ask... Well he is scheduled to take step 2 of his boards in one week. </div>
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What this means for Scott:</div>
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Step 2 of the boards is basically a
comprehensive exam covering the information gained in your third year
of medical school. It also helps residency programs in deciding if
they would like to take you on as a resident after graduating from
medical school. Step 1 of Scott's boards went very well. He scored in
the 89<sup>th</sup> percentile. Basically we want him to take step 2 of
the boards to show residencies that he still has the smarts he had
before. Many medical students put off taking step 2 until the middle
or end of their fourth year of school because most residencies weigh
their decision on the step 1 score of the boards, class ranking, as
well as audition rotations. A lot of students feel if they scored
well enough on step 1, taking step 2 might hurt their chances of
getting in where they want if they don't score as well.
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But for Scott we found that it might be
a reassuring to those who question his ability to recall, apply and
use the medical information he has. Because this test is such a big
deal he has been studying since October for it. Scott has taken
multiple practice tests to predict how he might score on the test.</div>
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Scott took his first practice test on
January 14<sup>th</sup> he scored a 341. You need a score of at least
400 just to pass the exam.
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After his first score came out I was
upset. I was scared that Scott might not ever be able to do what he
has dreamed of his whole life. I worried that he wouldn't be able to
make it back to school and that he would have to wait another year
before he could attend school again.
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Scott's response in all of this is the
perfect example of who Scott is and why I will continue to be so
amazed and awed by him. He admitted to me that it frustrated and
disappointed him that he didn't pass the test. But that is where the
conversation ended. He sat down on his own and made a new study
schedule, he presented this new schedule and plan to his therapists.
He included an excel chart that mapped his daily practice test
scores, what the average for the score was, and if he fell above or
below average.
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look like anything significant but for someone who has had a
traumatic brain injury this is a very big deal. Scott's deficits have
a lot to do with the frontal lobe of the brain. This controls
executive functions. I always think of what an executive does at an
office to help me remember what this means.
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Executive Functions in the brain help
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Planning</div>
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Organizing
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Strategizing</div>
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Paying Attention
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Remembering Details</div>
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Managing Time and Space</div>
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After revamping his entire study
schedule his therapists were all very impressed at what this meant
for Scott. They applauded him for taking this disappointing
information and turning it into a learning and growing opportunity.
Night after night Scott would come to bed tired and excited. He would
relay the day's practice scores to me and talk about what he learned.
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Scott took his 2<sup>nd</sup> official
practice test March 4<sup>th</sup> and scored a 501. A score of 500
is average. We jumped for joy at this news. Scott was able to score
one point above the average medical student on his test.
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The next Step: Scott takes the actual
tests on March 18<sup>th</sup> and the 21<sup>st</sup> We welcome any
thoughts, prayers, or general good vibes sent his way!!</div>
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Other big goals for the future:</div>
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Scott is set to go back to medical
school June 10<sup>th</sup>. He will be working at the school's
clinic to assess his stamina and working knowledge. He will be
monitored by his therapists as well as the school's administration.
We are very excited to be taking this step and are hoping and praying
that all goes well.
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A few months after that Scott will head
out of state for to begin his audition rotations. There are a few
places we have in mind including Utah, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado,
and Arizona.
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As for me what I have been up to:</div>
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For the past couple of years I have
been assessing the possibility of attaining a Child Life
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What is Child Life:</div>
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“To promote effective coping through
play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities. They
provide emotional support for families, and encourage optimum
development of children facing a broad range of challenging
experiences, particularly those related to healthcare and
hospitalization. Because they understand that a child’s wellbeing
depends on the support of the family, child life specialists provide
information, support and guidance to parents, siblings, and other
family members. They also play a vital role in educating caregivers,
administrators, and the general public about the needs of children
under stress.”</div>
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The requirements for the certification
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A minimum of a Bachelors Degree
(in Child Life, or a closely related field)
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A minimum of 10 college courses
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Completion of an unpaid Internship
that is at least 480 hours but can be up to 640 hours. (These
internship programs are highly competitive and often applicants must
apply all over the country to gain entrance into a program)
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Passing the Certification
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Right before Scott's accident I was
scheduled to attend an open house for Phoenix Children's Hospital
Child Life program. I was going to be applying for their internship
program and wanted to make some connections. Unfortunately Scott's
accident happened the week I was to attend.
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Knowing that Scott's road to recovery
would be a long one I decided that I would do whatever it takes to
help support Scott in getting better. I knew that also meant the
potential to finding a career that would bring in a stable form of
income. Most of my photography and artistic pursuits help to bring in
extra income but don't allow for stable financial support.
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I made the choice to apply for the
internship program. I knew that I needed to apply locally so that I
could still be here for Scott when he needed me. That left me two
places to apply. At first I didn't get the position, looking back I
can see it would have been very difficult to manage getting Scott to
therapy and putting in the time and energy it takes to fulfill this
type of commitment to an internship program. I made one last effort
to apply knowing that the requirements of the profession would soon
be changing requiring me to go back to school and spend approximately
$3,000 + to gain the needed class work requirements.</div>
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During the waiting period between
applying for the first internship opportunity and the second, I began
volunteering at two separate hospitals.
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Phoenix Children's Hospital – This
happens to be about 3 miles away from Scott's therapy program</div>
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Banner Thunderbird Medical Center- This
hospital is about 2 miles from our home</div>
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I was blessed to be selected to start
as the Banner Thunderbird Child Life Intern in January of this year.
Over the past couple of months I have learned so much. I have seen
the medical side of what is like to watch a family in the PICU.
(Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) Recalling many of my feelings while
watching Scott in the ICU after his accident. I have been able to
provide support for families as they make their medical journey
through their refiners fire. I have been able to prepare and teach
children about medical procedures, build confidence and coping skills
before having them go into surgery. I have produced fun crafts made
out of medical supplies and helped children to express themselves and
their feelings through playing.
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In May I will fly to Denver Colorado to
take my exam to gain certification in this profession. After that I
am crossing my fingers that a job will become available to use these
new skills so that I might help patients and families feel empowered
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just how far life has taken us in a year. We have been truly blessed
by all the wonderful people around us. I can't imagine going through
this year alone.
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What a miracle it is to wake up and
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A big thank you for all of those who continue to support us on this journey. We are humbled and thankful to be blessed by your kindness.<br />
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If there is one thing we want all of you to know, it is how incredibly thankful we are to all of you for your continued love and support. We have been so blessed with thoughtful notes, acts of kindness, and continued generosity from all of you that we are constantly brought to our knees with thankful hearts. </div>
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At this holiday time, please know that our hearts are with all of you. This year, Christmas could have looked much different for our family but we have been given an opportunity to witness Scott's progress and continued recovery. Please take a moment to hold the ones you love close and let them know how much they mean to you. </div>
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Over the past few months Scott has met the necessary requirements to return to driving. </div>
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We actually went and got his license today.</div>
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This step, along with the cooler temperatures approaching, Scott was given the okay to start biking again.<br />
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Many people have asked us if I will let him bike again... I kind of laugh to myself at this comment because there is so much behind those words. Even before Scott was out of the hospital we had conversations about the possibility of him biking again one day.<br />
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Biking for Scott is not something that he could let go of easily. He loves every minute of being on his bike. I put myself in Scott's shoes for a moment and thought about how I would feel if he wouldn't "let me" paint or draw every again. Granted, most of my hobbies don't include things that could potentially kill me... but the love and passion behind our interests are who we are. <br />
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Do you love cycling so much that you would be willing to give up your life and everything you have worked for to continue doing it at the level you were before your injury?<br />
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Thank goodness his answer was no. We talked about a way that he could still bike and be a little safer while doing so. Here is what we agreed upon.<br />
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- If Scott wants to do a longer ride we will go on the canal.<br />
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Those are the new rules... and of course we will ALWAYS, ALWAYS, put on our helmets. It saved his life and it's never an option to not put it on. (Even if they look goofy)<br />
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So right after he did a few trial runs I packed up my camera and proceeded to hop on my bike... only to find out much too late that the seat was positioned for someone much taller than I am. My feet were left dangling for a split second and next thing I knew I was tipping over. I was so cautious about Scott getting on his bike that I didn't take the time to assess my own. I can't remember the last time a I had a scraped up knee but it sure brought back childhood memories. <br />
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The bike ride itself went very well. We both had a great time and are </div>
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We did a very quick video while riding so that you could all take the first ride with us...</div>
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182 days ago...<br />
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I received a phone call,<br />
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6 months ago...<br />
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I found out that my husband might not ever wake up,<br />
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Half a year ago...<br />
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I stood over my husband's bed in the ICU and pondered what his future would be, pondered what our lives would look like. Would Scott still be alive, would Scott ever be "Scott" again.<br />
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Today, 182 days later...<br />
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Our lives look different.<br />
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Today, 6 months after the accident...<br />
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My husband is alive, awake and he remembers who he is and who I am.<br />
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Half a year after the accident...<br />
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Scott is getting back to being "Scott" again.<br />
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This journey we have been on over the past 6 months has been truly life changing for both of us. We have laughed and cried and learned. We have often been brought to our knees with the understanding of how blessed we are, and at the same time humbled to see how far we have to go. <br />
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So often people will look at Scott and think, wow he is doing so well. You would hardly even know what he has been through. It is estimated that Scott will be able to return to medical school around May or June of next year. He is working diligently in his therapy program to pick up where he left off from school. That includes taking step 2 of his board tests. In preparation for this test Scott has been working with his therapists to retest himself, and set a benchmark to work from. Over the past month and a half he set up a study schedule to go over step 1 of the boards (although he has already taken that test). He set up flash cards on the internet that include review information for that test. He set a goal of scoring at least 50% on the entire review test. This would equate to an acceptable grade on the actual step 1 test. He took the test multiple times working toward this goal... eventually he surpassed this goal and scored a 70%!! This score also tied his previous pre-injury high score. This allowed him the freedom to move on to studying for step 2 of the boards.<br />
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Some very exciting news regarding Scott's return to school... Scott finally has come to a decision on what he wants to specialize in. Keep in mind that this topic has been one that has been explored and studied diligently over the past few years. Scott told me that he wanted to test out all the different "seats on the bus" to see which one was the best. In light of the recent events in our lives, Scott had to reassess his future career choice. Upon pondering over options of "plans B, C, and D," Scott was reminded of undergraduate school, where he spent part of his time studying CLS (Clinical Laboratory Sciences). This sparked the topic of becoming a Pathologist. Scott went home that night determined to make his pro's and con's list. He soon found himself looking at an ever growing list of pro's. He now tells me that everything seams to lead him down that "path"...olgy that is.<br />
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It is estimated that Scott will also be returning to driving in the next few months. In the past few weeks he has been working with a wonderful company here in the valley that work with individuals that have been in accidents like Scott's. Upon evaluation we were informed that Scott will need a few extra driving hours with their instructor to ensure safety while driving on the freeway. The loss of sight in Scott's right eye is one of the main focuses they will be working on overcoming. This means added mirrors as well as practice scanning across his new visual field. If you have seen Scott in the last few months you may have noticed that he has some new spiffy glasses. These glasses are actually his new best friend. They contour around his face and are slightly larger so that he can have as much peripheral vision as possible. This helps largely in his ability to drive. Scott is very encouraged with this news and hopes that having this bit of driving freedom back will allow us both a little more flexibility with our schedules. <br />
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Physically Scott is doing outstanding. His therapists agreed that he was doing so well that they discharged him from PT!! Two days ago, Scott ran 3 miles on a treadmill at a constant speed of 10 minutes per mile. This was a big first since the injury. The numbness in his hand and foot are getting better but it is still bothersome.<br />
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Since we haven't updated the blog since June I will include some of the recent event's that we have been doing since then.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11.818181991577148px; line-height: 13.63636302947998px;">Hi everyone. I am excited to celebrate my 6 month anniversary of the scariest thing that has ever happened to me. I have been extremely blessed through this whole process. Every day that I go to therapy, I am constantly reminded of what my life could have been like. There are so many patients that have a hard time doing fairly simple things, not that I don't have my own difficulties. I am so glad that I still have the function of my arms and legs. Almost all of the patients struggle with some form of peripheral disability, it makes my residual numbness seem insignificant. </span><br />
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1. Lead, kindly Light, amid th’encircling gloom;</div>
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The night is dark, and I am far from home;</div>
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Keep thou my feet; I do not ask to see</div>
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The distant scene—one step enough for me.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-63354072789756241472012-06-26T21:07:00.000-07:002012-06-29T13:37:25.670-07:00Day 105, So Blessed - June 26, 2012Have you ever been in the grocery store or out in the community and noticed a small jar with a hole cut in the lid. On the jar there is a photo of a family or a person in need. Under the photo you read a little about their story and feel moved to help.<br />
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I can't even begin to describe the feeling when you see your friends and neighbors come to support you. When complete strangers reach into their pockets to put money into the jar. When I look into your eyes and say "thank you" it's hard to adequately convey my feelings in those two words. Thank you just doesn't feel powerful enough. <span style="background-color: white;">It is hard for me to even say anything without bursting into tears.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> I searched and searched, last night for words to say to each person as they volunteered to help serve ice cream, clean tables, pass out fliers, buy ice cream, and offer their love and support. </span></div>
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Last night I watched in awe as Scott scooped and served ice cream, with a smile on his face, to members of our church and our community. I watched as the line at Cold Stone Creamery in Peoria, Arizona went out the door and around the corner. I watched as people stood in 108 degree weather and waited for their ice cream. </div>
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When I say "THANK YOU!!" What I am trying to say is: "My heart is overflowing with gratitude. Our lives have been changed by this trial, but through it we have seen such miracles! You have shown us how much good there is in this world. We are blessed to know you. We are so thankful that you have taken your time to not only tell us but also show us your love." </div>
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There have been so many who have donated to Scott's Recovery Fund through Wells Fargo, and America First. It gives me chills to look at those deposits and know what that money could do for you in each of your lives and what a sacrifice it is to donate it. Those of you who have given your time to organize fund raisers: like the garage sale that took place a few months ago, or last night at Cold Stone, or for others who continue to come up with ways to help us pay our bills, your time and efforts to coordinate those event's are so appreciated. </div>
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For the silent individuals who wish to remain anonymous. For kind people who cut our lawn and trim our bushes. For those of you who I can't send a gigantic thank you card to, like the individuals who were there to call for help when Scott needed medical attention, or the police officer who showed me such kindness over the phone when trying to sort out where Scott's belongings were. For the multitudes of doctors and nurses who cared for Scott and made it more than just a "job." </div>
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For Mrs. Schvaneveldt and Mrs. Zambrano's 3rd grade classes and the beautiful artwork they sent to Scott!!</div>
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I want to share a few of these for todays post. I hope they bring a smile to your face like they did to ours. We are so blessed to have you all in our lives!! If I haven't had the opportunity to personally look you in the eyes and say "THANK YOU" please know that what you are doing and have done is so so appreciated!!</div>
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Thanks Rob and Kristin for putting this together!</div>
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My gratitude goes out to all of those who continue to show all kinds of support for us! </div>
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We truly couldn't make it through this without you. </div>
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I know last time I posted I mentioned that I would be updating you all on Scott's progress from his therapy tests. </div>
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He is currently in therapy. There are multiple areas of therapy he attends. The team of individuals at CTN (Center for Transitional Neuro Rehab) include: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Neuropsychology, and Recreational Therapy.</div>
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Each of these areas did their own individual testing when Scott first arrived in the program. This last weekend we received the results of his scores in these areas as well as a treatment plan. Scott has agreed to share some of this information with all of you. The whole packet was about 30 pages but we will do small summaries of each area. </div>
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Since Scott was in medical school and has done well with school throughout his life they expect him to be in the 93% of most of these categories. </div>
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It is Estimated that Scott "may require up to 12 months of participation in the Home Independence and School Re-Entry Programs. His length of stay may be modified based on his progress."</div>
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2 Point Pinch: <10th Percentile 25th Percentile </div>
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3 Point Pinch: 10th Percentile 50th Percentile </div>
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Lateral Pinch: 10th Percentile 50th Percentile </div>
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We recently found the "Recreation Room" on campus. Scott challenged me to a game of Ping Pong!! Now we make it an almost daily thing. After we finish our workout we go and play one game of Ping Pong or Billiards. </div>
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I wanted to give you guys the chance to see Scott in action on the treadmill. He LOVES IT! I feel bad that I don't let him go above 5 but he has to keep his heart rate below 145.</div>
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A huge thank you goes out to the Tieman Family for bringing over a training bike for Scott to borrow for awhile. He was so excited to get back on a "real bike."</div>
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What a huge moment for him. 3 months later and he is back on a bike. </div>
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Now I just need to keep my eye on him and make sure he isn't sneaking off in the middle of the night to ride it!! (He wouldn't do it because he knows he shouldn't, but I am sure the thought crossed his mind.)</div>
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Happy day to all of you!!</div>
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Again, please remember how much you all mean to us. </div>
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We love you.</div>
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Scott & Ashley</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-68548948999357983932012-05-28T13:48:00.002-07:002012-06-28T13:44:34.840-07:00Day 76- Birthday Boy, May 28, 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past week has been a busy one. </div>
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When we do have some down time we like to PARTY!!</div>
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Well when it's Scott's birthday that is. </div>
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On Thursday we celebrated Scott's 27th Birthday. </div>
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I asked him what he wanted to do for his birthday and he told me he wanted to go get some frozen yogurt. So after we went to the gym we stopped by his favorite frozen yogurt place. He loved it :)</div>
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On Saturday we had some friends over for cake and a few games!</div>
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I made one of Scott's favorite desserts:</div>
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Bienenstich - German for "Bee Sting"</div>
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It is said that the baker was stung by a bee while making the original cake... </div>
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I Americanized this one though...</div>
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Basically it's a bread like cake with layers of vanilla cream </div>
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and topped with an almond carmel glaze!!</div>
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I chose to make this one with 4 layers... I like how it turned out. </div>
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A few other projects that have been happening around the house...</div>
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Scott was told by his Occupational Therapist that using his right hand for fine motor tasks would be beneficial to him. I looked at him and said... "Yeah, you should join me at making jewelry."</div>
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His therapist thought it would be a great idea! I felt bad that I had even brought it up. But here is a fun video for all of you to see he actually did this :) </div>
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We sat down together and he picked the color of jewelry he wanted to make. I told him what design would be a good one for him to start with. I showed him the steps it would take in order to complete the earrings. He only had to ask for help a few times but over all he remembered all the steps... he was able to grab the fine wire, beads, and tools and use them well!! It was amazing to watch. You can see in the pictures below that this stuff is itty bitty. I love how much he is concentrating. It was really great to watch.<br />
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Here is the final project.</div>
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Happy Mother's Day Patti!!</div>
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Scott no longer has any weight restrictions for his right arm. </div>
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The Orthopedic Surgeon told us that things are looking good. He said that the metal plate they put in his right arm to fix the radial bone will stay put. He did mention that the Radial artery was weak (at best) and that Scott is now Ulnar dominate. He also pointed out that part of Scott's radial bone had grown up and over the metal plate. Luckily this isn't a problem but it is something very interesting. When we first learned about Traumatic Brain Injuries we found out that some patients will experience abnormal bone growth. Looks like Scott experienced this in his arm.</div>
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So the good news is Scott can really pump some iron at the gym :) </div>
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I know it has been awhile since you have been updated on what has been happening with Scott's progress. After we were discharged from Barrow's we didn't waste any time getting back into life.</div>
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One area of focus has been Scott's balance...</div>
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Also in the purple box on the right you will see a little blue gingerbread figure. Ultimately that figure should stay centered between the crosshairs. This machine will calculate any shift in weight and will detect where his balance is. We were excited to see that his composition score was above the normal mark! Wahoo Scott. </div>
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Today marks 5 years since Scott and I were married. We have learned so much in those five years of being together. We have done so many fun things, accomplished so many goals, and have had many, many heartaches along the way.</div>
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At the beginning of March I started working on the anniversary gift I wanted to give to Scott. I decided I was going to make a 100 page book and have it printed. This book would have photos and memories of our first 5 years together. It would include stories, thoughts, and pictures. I sorted through oodles and oodles of memories as I started piecing this book together. Then the accident happened on March 13th... I didn't have time to finish the book but I did have ALL of those memories fresh in my mind. </div>
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I will share with you one of those special moments. Keep in mind I had watched this only a week before the accident happened. Sometime I think that God prepares us...</div>
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I couldn't have known that almost 5 years after this video was made I would be sitting in a hospital room watching my husband fight for his life. When we married each other that day we didn't say "Till Death Do Us Part." Instead, the words that were said in our ceremony that day were, "For Time and For All Eternity." I am so thankful that I fully believe that my husband and I don't have to say goodbye when death comes to call.<br />
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One of the first of his belongings that I was able to hold when I first got to the ICU was his wedding ring... a circle, a symbol of infinity. It reminded me of that promise that we made to each other on May 12, 2007. I knew that whatever the outcome of this situation I would have my Scott with me forever.<br />
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It's about the fact that I still have the man I love at my side!</div>
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I love you Scott Moore, with all my heart!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-3565589480467010052012-05-07T18:22:00.002-07:002012-05-08T12:01:24.649-07:00Day 55 -Healing Spirits- May 7, 2012<br />
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While much of Scott’s progress can be attributed to his physical, mental and spiritual strength, he would not be this far this fast without everyone’s thoughts and prayers. Your omnipresent healing spirit is Scott’s light, and it has shown itself in every corner of my personal and professional life. The following is one of many stories about this healing spirit and how it truly breaks the barriers of politics, culture, class, religion, and race:</div>
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A week ago I telephoned one of my clients, a Houston manufacturing company, to speak with the President and update him on my status. Before connecting me, the person answering the phone tells me that the moment she heard about my son she went to the back room and got on her knees and prayed for him, and that even though she did not know his name, she has prayed for him every day.</div>
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<li style="margin-left: 15px;">This worker is a minority single mother who lives in poverty and struggles to ensure her children stay in school and get to their parole/court appearances</li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">She works simple manual assembly 8 hours a day, 5 days a week in a 100+ degree Texas warehouse just to make ends meet </li>
<li style="margin-left: 15px;">My relationship with her consisted of inspecting the assembly line and her emptying the office trash where I would do my work</li>
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They have been such a blessing of comfort to me and a pillar of strength throughout this process. They all live in Utah and it has been hard to be away from them. I miss them all terribly. I am so thankful to have a family that understands what I need and when I need it. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We along with so many others offered fervent prayers in their behalf; exercising faith and putting trust in God’s power that Scott would recover from this accident. Through this situation we realize that in an instant life can change. It quickly put into perspective what is truly important. It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day events of our lives. We know that all of us must face adversity in this life. What matters most is how we accept those challenges when they occur. We try our best to stay positive as we continue forward. Both Scott and Ashley have definitely been wonderful examples of that as we read the daily updates on Scott’s blog.<u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. He has a rich network of friends, who provide great social stimulation for him and good intellectual challenge.... For instance, it helps to have a lot of friends in med school or in the medical world, who can challenge him with questions ...... and..... part of Scashley's regular Sunday routine is "Game night" and dinner with the Pike family. They continued that routine, even in the hospital, bringing dinner and progressively more difficult games as Scott's cognitive abilities improved. What a fun challenge to look forward to every week!<br /><br />2. Playing the guitar .... Trying to remember the songs he once played so automatically, providing stimulation to his right hand and arm through picking and strumming, and working to restore his singing abilities..... are also great and fun therapy for him.</span><br />
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4. Faith .... His faith is very integral to his amazing strength and attitude. He truly does not sabotage his recovery with the ifa, coulda, shouldas, or on self-pity. His drive and zest for life remain high. He focuses on the tasks required to return back to his prior life....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">One of his biggest frustrations is his limited ability to be of service to others right now. .... Although, he keeps trying! He routinely lives his life with a strong focus on service to others. This focus on serving others removes him from the destructive weight of self-pity, and provides him with a truly happy spirit. This spirit and attitude have played a huge role in his recovery, and has made the "ride" much more pleasant for those assisting him. It is certainly expected to see challenges in mood and depression after such an injury... we feel so happy for him that he has been blessed with this amazing spirit that can rise above challenges so automatically .... it is simply inherent to his being. I am glad for him and I wish for all of us this same strength of spirit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br />As a side note, Scott just received an email notifying him that he received the Platinum TOUCH Award for Midwestern University for the year (March 31, 2011 - March 31, 2012). This award is given to the student (from the entire university) who provides the most community service hours for the year.<br /><br />I think it is safe to say that Scott will instinctively "pay it forward" for the many acts of service from others that he has received over the past 2 months. We truly are soooo very grateful for all of the support and prayers on Scott's behalf.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. School - Med school definitely challenges and stimulates cognitive abilities. ...and provides goals to strive for during this recovery process. His brain was well exercised prior to the injury and studying/memorizing in the future will continue to stimulate his return to normal function. The school and his classmates have been very supportive of Scott, and will play an even more vital role as he works to return to being a full-time student.<br /><br />Word of note.... Scott began taking practice USMLE tests yesterday..... Just to see where he currently stands cognitively ..... He was originally scheduled to take his 3rd year board exams in May. He will reschedule that exam, but has returned to studying for the exam. He took 3 separate practice tests. He scored about 20 percent lower on one of the tests, but he was within 2 points on the other two tests when compared to his score prior to the injury. Heck, I would score lower simply from taking 2 months away from the subject matter without a brain injury! He/we are pleased with his performance on his return to these practice tests. ... And, again, are amazed that he scored as well as he did. He still needs to study for the exam ,but it appears that he won't have as much catch up to do as we would have expected. What a relief!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />6. Ashley.... Scott is so very fortunate to have such a fabulous wife .... To have the depth of love that they share between each other. ..... Someone who knows and understands him better than anyone, including his mother, at this stage of his life. ... And knows how best to support him and facilitate his continued growth. Someone who is completely dedicated to him and to what is best for him. It was evident, even early on, that Scott's love for Ashley was his primary driving force .....and his strongest emotion. Their's is a true love story! It warms a mother's heart! And... again... something I wish for all of us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />We are all extremely grateful for this fabulous and stimulating life. His return will provide so many inherent benefits for his recovery, and it is awesome that it is a life that he loves and is anxious to return to. (Pardon the dangling participle!)<br /><br />I figure that I should give a status update on Scott before I sign off, since that has traditionally been my role. We have not had some of the follow-up appointments yet. Scott has sooo many MDs due to the multiple areas of trauma, but.... Here is the update as I currently know it.<br /><br /><u>Right eye</u>He is permanently blind in his right eye due to optic nerve damage. His ophthalmologist believes the injury was due to his sphenoid fracture. He does have limited peripheral vision on the right, and ..... he should have depth perception deficits, but we have not noticed them functionally. He does need to wear glasses now with a very mild correction in them. He did not need glasses prior to the accident. The glasses are important mostly to serve as protection for his remaining "unaffected/good" eye. He is still trying to get used to the glasses. They bother him because the frame creates one more visual barrier to his peripheral vision.<br /><br />We were told that his right eye will begin drifting to the outside.... This drifting results from lack of visual stimulation over time. So Scott may need another surgery later on to correct this "eversion". An interesting thing that we learned from his physician is that the eye "inverts" (goes toward the inside of the eye) if the blindness occurs as a child, but "everts" (goes toward the outside of the eye) if the blindness occurs as an adult.<br /><br /><u>TBI ( Traumatic Brain Injury)</u>Scott has three brain injuries:<br /><u>Right epidural temporal hematoma</u> - the craniotomy had great results. We are not seeing any functional residual from this hematoma.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><u>Diffuse Axonal Injury</u> - this is the shearing injury throughout his brain. We do see some limitations on Scott's executive level thinking/processing as a result of this injury, but we are amazed that it is not a bigger problem. He seems to be healing so quickly in this area. Scott will be at risk for seizures for 2 years due to the DAI. He has not had any seizures so far and is no longer on anti-seizure medication. He will need to be mindful of normal seizure precautions, however, to limit the risk. These precautions will delay his return to some of his prior activities, like riding his bike to and from school in 120 degree summer temperatures! Yikes! The summer Phoenix weather will provide some interesting management challenges for Scott, as he is to avoid exhaustion, dehydration, and extreme heat.<br /><br /><u>Left contra coup subdural hematomas in several locations</u> - these appear to be Scott's primary function-limiting injuries currently. They are responsible for the right hemiplegia (weakness, hypertonus, and numbness in his right leg and arm), his word retrieval difficulties, his memory difficulties, his perseveration and impulsivity, etc. These limitations, too, are improving daily (impulsivity is minimal now, hypertonus is faint now, weakness is lessening, numbness remains, his long-term and short-term memory are improving daily, he can remember up to the Saturday before the accident now and can remember new events for the last 3 weeks, his appropriateness is much improved but not fully recovered yet), but left hemisphere deficits are primary for Scott right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scott's facial muscles continue to improve, but do remain limited on both sides of his face, left limitation greater than right..... This weakness is likely due to cranial nerve damage. We hope to see it continue to improve. We have not seen much/any improvement in facial numbness yet, but still could. We are just now able to get an accurate assessment of his numbness. and.... Nerves regrow very slowly (about an inch a month), so if it does return, it will be down the road.<br /><br />Rest assured that none of the above problems have inhibited his eating! He does have some right TMJ pain if he opens his mouth wide, but otherwise, he is unlimited with eating and has maintained a healthy appetite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scott is now allowed to raise his arm forward (flexion), as high as pain allows, but not out to the side (abduction). He is able to raise it to 80 degrees without compensation (cheating). He does have impingement pain at end range elevation, but otherwise is pain free in the shoulder. He is just really really weak in his right arm! .... Due to the hemiparesis combined with the localized injury. We do tape his shoulder to provide some additional stability to the joint, which helps. I expect further precautions to be lifted next week, which will be his 8 week mark.<br /><br /><u>Right forearm injury/surgery</u>His forearm is healing quite nicely. No pain. No swelling. Good circulation and pulse, so the radial artery repair appears successful. His motion is full at his wrist, forearm, and elbow, except for a small decrease in supination (palm up). He does still carry his arm with a bent elbow, but he is able to straighten it fully now. His hand remains numb, but that is from the left hemisphere hematomas. Post-op precautions remain, so he has not been allowed to perform any resistive work with the forearm yet, but..... again I expect some precautions to be freed up at the 8 week mark.<br /><br /><u>Function</u>Scott has been fully independent with his return back home. He is able to shower himself. He fixed us breakfast on Sunday morning, being careful to use his numb right hand for cutting, so.... He would know if he was cutting into his normally-feeling left finger! He is safe with ascending and descending the 18 stairs in their home. .....etc..... No limitations at home, other than lifting/resistive tasks with his right arm.<br /><br />He does get more fatigued than usual, but he is still able to cognitively function when he is tired. He is sleeping well at night now, only awakening when it is time to arise in the am. He requires more sleep than usual, but is not needing to nap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Love to all, and thank you so very much for your support! It has made all the difference! There are not words adequate to describe the extent of gratitude I have in my heart for the love and support shown to Scott and our family!</span></div>
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Scott left Neuro Rehab without needing any prescribed medications or assistive devices!! </div>
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The only thing that was on his list was Tylenol as needed.<br />
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A thumbs up and a "Wahoo" to you all!! We love you and are so thankful for everything you have done for us!! We continue to be awed at all the love you have shown for us. </div>
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Love, Scott & Ashley</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-80059578265019351072012-04-26T23:32:00.000-07:002012-04-26T23:37:23.899-07:00Day 44: Hey Hey Hey Goodbye - April 26, 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
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Today has been a day of prep work and goodbyes. Tomorrow we officially end our stay here at Barrows Neuro Rehab which means we won't have any therapies tomorrow. We are so appreciative of all the help and care we have had here. It amazes me to think of how far Scott has come in such a short time!</div>
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He would take groups of 3 letters and answer for the before and then on the next line he would alternate to answer what letters come after. </div>
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We were also able to go on a quick outing today to Chipotle with his PT, Recreational Therapist, and another patient. Scott got a burrito that was about as big as his thigh. He thoroughly enjoyed devouring it as we enjoyed some cooler, yet humid, Arizona weather. </div>
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We quickly made it back to the hospital in time to have a very very important interview with the Director of CTN. (Center for Transitional Neuro Rehab) We were so happy and thankful that Scott's physician has been pushing so hard to get him into this program. It was a great meeting and we are happy to announce that Scott will be starting a "staggered admission" into the program. Basically this means the program is full at this point. As the different therapies begin to have openings we begin meeting with them until he is full immersed in the program. We are hoping by next Friday we will be starting the initial assessments for at least two of the disciplines. </div>
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The rest of the day was spent in silent reverie, as we anticipate the events of tomorrow. I am still amazed that tomorrow Scott and I will actually be HOME!!! No more nights spent in the hospital!! We can hopeful get some uninterrupted sleep. </div>
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Today during PT Scott was given a full cup of water and asked if he would walk with it from one area of the hospital to the other. He had to manage many different things while walking. </div>
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Such as, balance, speed, arm movement, eye movement, concentration, all while talking and walking with us. He did a very good job and only let the water spill a few times. As I was pondering what to title this post tonight it felt appropriate to name it "My Cup Runneth Over" I truly feel that the progress we have seen from Scott is such a miracle. Truly our cup runneth over with support, love, and blessings!</div>
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Also his facial muscles are really starting to come back to his left side of his face!! </div>
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Hello to all. For the post tonight I wanted to do something a little different. I decided it would be fun to hear todays events from Scott himself. So here's Scott:</div>
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The guard changes once again and Scott is excited to see his mom Patti. Like everyone else, I am in awe with Scott’s progress and have full confidence that he will be returning to Med School this year.<br />
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I have been spending the day attempting to put into perspective the past 40 days. They unfold something like this...<br />
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<li>March 13th, the day of the accident and a phone call that no wife or parent wants</li>
<li>8 days in ICU at Flagstaff Medical Center</li>
<li>9 days at Select Specialty Long Term Care Hospital</li>
<li>5 days at St. Joseph's Hospital Neuro Care Unit</li>
<li>And next Friday he is scheduled to be discharged after 23 days at Barrow Neurological Rehabilitation Hospital</li>
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In retrospect it is phenomenal that Scott has progressed this far so fast. We have all been witness to an unbelievable example of physical, mental and spiritual strength in action. Scott's future is once again his and we will all continue to support him in every way possible.<br />
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The new phase of Scott's recovery has already begun. No longer is it Scott's Recovery, but now it is Scott's Return. Return to home. Return to church. Return to school. Return to athletic activities. Return to the Air Force. Return to LIFE. <br />
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This new phase will also mean a change with this blog in that the majority of entries will now come directly from Scott and Ashley. It has been a special honor and unbelievable pleasure for me (and I'm sure for Patti as well) to contribute and share these posts over the past 40 days. But this is Scott's story and we know his and Ashley's voices will be the best going forward. And we are so blessed that Scott is able to directly contribute! I certainly am looking forward to every future post.<br />
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Lastly, I leave everyone with this picture of Scott and Ashley dropping me off at the airport and picking up Patti. And yes they are dressed for Scott's Return to Church. Indeed, Scott is returning!<br />
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Ashley here, I just wanted to add a few notes to today before bed.<br />
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- A huge thanks to Mickey for all his work this week!! Thank you also for all your contributions to the blog!<br />
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- Church went very well and Scott was able to interact and remember almost every single smiling face that came to greet us today.<br />
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- After church we stopped by the house to change and eat lunch. It was such a wonderful moment to be at home together. My heart was smiling I think.<br />
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- For those of you who don't know, Scott loves to eat popcorn! Scott eats about 1-3 bowls a day when he can. (We like to air pop our own as a healthy snack) As soon as we sat down at the table I pulled out a big bowl of popcorn for Scott and suddenly life felt a little more complete.<br />
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- Scott was able to have a few visitors after we returned to the hospital. He played one of our favorite games (7 Wonders.) He was able to keep up and remember all of the complex rules. He even tied Kenny for first place!<br />
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I get the privilege to share the events of today with all of you. Scott and I both slept well last night. He only woke up a few times needing to go to the bathroom and only one other time with a bit of disorientation. He started his day around 7:00 am. Around this time one of his physicians came in to check on his progress. Some of the staff here enjoy visiting with Scott and asking him medical questions to see if he remembers the answers. Today Scott had the opportunity to turn the tables and ask his physician a question. He asked what the typical presentation of (SLE = Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) was. It was fun to watch Scott interact and remember some of these medical terms. </div>
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After that was done we realized it was almost 8:00 am and his breakfast hadn't come yet. We notified his nurse and they took care of it for us. While we were waiting for breakfast to come Scott decided to practice some knot tying. Here he is giving us a tutorial on his figure eight skills. </div>
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For PT today we were able to go on a recreational outing to a local park near St. Joseph's. I wasn't thinking it was going to be much, but it turned out to be a very cute place. There were baby ducks and lots of trees and flowers. There was even a place where you could rent a canoe or a paddle boat. We were joined by one other patient and that patients family member. We worked on walking on different types of surfaces and up a few steep ramps. It was around 83 degrees and we got there around 9:30. We stayed around 45 minutes. Scott enjoyed being outside but said that he wanted to stay in the shade. (Too bad Sunday is forecast to be around 100 degrees)<br />
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After we returned from the park Scott had the remaining part of his therapy day. He continues to impress those around him with his determination and humor.<br />
In speech he worked on:<br />
-Math story problems involving time.<br />
- He did some sequencing and manipulation. Starting with the number 1 then adding 9 and then subtracting 4... continuing on until he reached about 130.<br />
- He also had a worksheet that listed different letters. His task was to name the letter in the alphabet that came directly before that letter. (It was tricky, they asked if I would work on it with him for homework this weekend. I have a feeling he is going to be better at it than I will)<br />
- Another exercise was to take 5 words like, (Ball, Foot, Feet, Walker, Hat) then put them in alphabetical order. Keep in mind Scott has these words read aloud to him and he has to try and remember the words while he arranges them. Sounds easy but it is tricky when you have had a list of 50 words read of to you earlier in the day.<br />
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This morning Mickey went to the house to do some handy man work before we get home. Thank you Mickey for putting in a extendable shower head, and tightening up our banister for us!! While Mickey was there he picked up one of Scott's books. After lunch today Scott took some time to read over his "First Aid for the USMLE step 2 Clinical Knowledge" (this is one of his study books for the boards!) He has been at it for most of the evening as well.<br />
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In OT he worked on straightening out his right arm. He also did a lot of slow stretching with the help of the OT. It is so amazing to me how much we take our bodies for granted. Most of us don't even think about the daily use of our eyes, arms, feet, or brain. (This is me taking a moment to be HUGELY thankful for my health and the health of my loved ones!!)<br />
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After Scott's therapies were done we headed out to find a stylish pair of glasses. He told me that I would be the expert on the ones he should get. I told him I would help him choose but it was ultimately up to him. The first frames that the sales associate pulled off the shelf ended up being the ones we liked best. I told him I didn't want to sway his decision one way or the other but I am partial to full black frames... (Now we are twinners) We should be able to pick them up on Monday or Tuesday of next week.<br />
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His glasses are his Happy Birthday present from his Dad!! Thank's Mickey and Carol :)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking Distinguished!!</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Again I want to thank all of you for your love and support. I know I haven't had the opportunity to reply to a lot of the letters, e-mails, cards, flowers, and other messages left for Scott and I. I want you to know they are not unnoticed!!! We see the results of your prayers daily. We feel the love from all of you. Thank you for everything. </span></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-89462998242400124872012-04-19T16:24:00.001-07:002012-04-20T16:16:18.236-07:00Day 37: Clearer Future, Schedules and Goals - Thursday, April 19, 2012In just over five weeks, Scott's new future can begin to come into focus. We all are full of joy to to receive any details for his continued progress to a full life recovery. <br />
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Scott is scheduled for discharge from Barrow Rehabilitation Hospital next Friday, April 27th. His rate of progress is so advanced that he is being referred to CTN, an exclusive Transition Neuro-Rehabilitation outpatient program here at Barrow. CTN is an exclusive accelerated rehabilitation program and even though Scott has been referred, there is no guarantee he will get in because of a lengthy waiting list. The attending Neurophysician and her team will be doing everything in their power to have him admitted. We hope and pray they are able to work magic.<br />
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Today Scott got approval for two off site excursions over the next three days. The first will be tomorrow afternoon to go to an Optician and choose a couple glasses frames for his prescription. The second is for Sunday so he and Ashley can go to church. They are both incredibly excited.<br />
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Another big scheduled deadline was communicated today when Scott phoned the Dean of his Medical School to schedule a meeting to discuss his return to school. They have set up a meeting for next week but during the call Scott was told that he would become a member of the class one year behind unless he can return by July, then he could remain with his current class. You know Scott immediately jumped on the opportunity and has expressed his intent of returning to his class. He certainly understands that it will require a ton of work. I will be retrieving a study guide from his house tomorrow so he can begin. GAME ON!!!<br />
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Scott's left arm with the severe burn grew a couple blisters overnight. Alas, a wound bandage was added today for the arm while it heals. No worries as he continued to relearn songs on his guitar. Here is his therapy session where he turned speech therapy into music therapy.<br />
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Scott's right hand and lower leg remain numb and tingly. The pins and needles are a good sign of nerve regeneration and with each day we see improved function<br />
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The biggest challenge over the next week will be that the rate of Scott's progress will exceed the ability for the system to get him admitted into outpatient rehabilitation. He may actually be forced to be discharged before he can be accepted into the next program of choice. Again an example of insurance companies working their hardest to suppress our ability to be a consumer of health care. But the bigger picture is Scott and his amazing recovery. We are so very grateful.<br />
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Joy!<br />
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-- Mickey MooreMickeyMoorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14098101698231886846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-26210999819320436232012-04-19T15:21:00.002-07:002012-04-20T11:05:06.559-07:00Day 37: Vision Loss Information - Thursday, April 19, 2012<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Hi
Everyone! </span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">It’s Patti.... from Utah.....
getting ready to return on Sunday....</span><br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">WARNING: Long and potentially
boring post! Apologies in advance!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Since I
have been home and have had time to think a bit, I have had a lot of questions
regarding Scott’s loss of vision in his right eye. For instance, I understand the complete loss
of vision in the right eye due to permanent and irreparable damage to the right
Optic nerve. But.... why does he now
require the use of glasses for his left eye for the rest of his life. He did not require glasses prior to the
accident. If I cover one of my eyes
completely, I can still see just as clearly with the opposite eye. So.... did he also have some Optic Nerve
damage on the left eye? Is it instead
due to some impairment/damage to the second cranial nerve, the Optic nerve, on
the left.... and that will heal along with the rest of his brain injury? Was there some damage to the actual eye
itself?</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I just
like to know why. And... I like to know
how function will be impacted and what we need to work on to restore as normal
function as possible. And..... if there is
something we can do to improve his current condition.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I missed
the first Opthalmology appt by being in Utah, but I will be in Phoenix for the
next one. In the meantime, I asked Ashley
to send me the link to an article she found on-line by NORA (Neuro-Optometric
Rehabilitation Association), titled “</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Implications of Acquired Monocular
Vision (loss of one eye)”.</span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: #31849b; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://nora.cc/content/view/26/70/"><span style="color: blue;">http://nora.cc/content/view/26/70/</span></a></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I
thought I would share it with you, along with a summary of what it will mean to
Scott to now possess “Acquired Monocular Vision” ...the loss of vision in one
eye. Excerpts from the article are
posted below (in black), along with my comments (in red).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Acquired monocular vision will
affect vision and the individual in several ways. There are two main issues
which are uniformly and predominantly addressed by the published literature and
authorities. The two primary deficits are loss of stereoscopic binocular vision
and reduction of peripheral field of vision. Most of the ramifications and
symptoms of monocular vision are a result of these two deficiencies.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">According to Borrish (</span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">reference
not cited</span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">),</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Monocular vision versus binocular vision results in
approximately a 25% decrease in the size of the field of view. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #2b2a2a;"> </span><span style="color: red;">S</span><span style="color: red;">o…. obviously, he will need to compensate
for loss of peripheral vision on the right side. His left eye can compensate quite a bit, as
well as turning his head to improve his field of vision, but he will have to increase awareness of his loss of
vision on his right and create strategies to see obstacles, return to driving,
etc.</span></span><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Brady
writes the main problems in monocular vision are primarily attributable to a
loss of stereopsis and a reduction of the peripheral field of vision. According
to Brady, the loss of peripheral vision is between ten and twenty percent. He
says these problems will manifest as difficulties in eye hand coordination,
clumsiness, bumping into objects and/or people, ascending or descending stairs
or curbs, crossing the street, driving, various sports and miscellaneous
activities of daily living which require stereopsis </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">( see #2)</span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> and peripheral
vision.”</span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Monocularity causes an absence of stereopsis which comes from
the lack of comparison of retinal disparity present in binocular individuals.</span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #2b2a2a;"> </span><span style="color: red;">His depth perception will be impaired. Depth Perception is created when the brain
compares the slightly different vision between the left and the right eyes.</span></span><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></u></b></div>
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<span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Schein writes,
"Individuals limited by loss of vision in one eye have difficulties in
depth perception." "Determining the distance within three feet from
the eye is extremely difficult and highly unreliable." "Beyond three
feet, other distance cues can substitute for loss of binocular disparity,
provided monocularly impaired individuals are free to move their heads, which
allows them to obtain information about relative distances by taking more time
than they would when visual images from both eyes can be superimposed, as they
are with binocular vision." "Mishaps can occur when monocularly
impaired persons are in heavy traffic unless the head is constantly moving from
side to side to increase the visual field". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b2a2a;">Regarding driving safety,
Schein quotes a study by Keeney, et al. who state that, "nationwide,
monocularly impaired individuals have seven times more accidents than the
general population with which they were compared." Schein states,
"Occupations most affected are those that require close work (e.g. barber,
beautician, bartender, machinist, needle worker, surgeon); those that involve
vehicle operation (e.g. airline pilot, bus driver, motorman); and any work
demanding prolonged visual vigilance (e.g. air traffic controller)."</span><span style="color: #2b2a2a;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">This raises some questions as to what Scott's occupational future might hold, and what specialties remain realistic for him. We will continue to hope for the best for his dreams to become a Physician, and for him to chose his specialty.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Monocular individuals will have decreased visual acuity
(compared to their binocular counterparts) because of their lack of binocular
summation. Binocular summation is the
phenomenon by which people see better with both eyes together than by either
eye alone. </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> This is
likely the answer to my question above concerning why Scott will need glasses
for his left eye forever. Gotta’ love
simple answers!</span><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Monocular people will have an impairment in their orientation
(to space) which results from a lack of kinesthetic cues arising from
convergence (binocular "eye aiming") and accommodation (focusing). </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> So... for balance and coordination,
our brain takes in information from our eyes, from our vestibular system in our
inner ears, and from our joint and tendon receptors. His body will need to retrain the other
systems to compensate, and will need to train his eyes to interpret the
information in a different way. In my
experience, when there is a disparity in the incoming information to the brain
from one of these three systems, then dizziness or vertigo can also occur. This can also be re-trained, but it is
disconcerting initially. So far, Scott has not complained of any
dizziness or vertigo.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Gunter
von Noorden writes that the monocular cues of motion parallax, linear
perspective, overlay of contours, distribution of highlights and shadows, size
of known objects and aerial perspective can be used for spatial orientation. He
states, "The nature of non stereoscopic clues is that they are
experiential and can be meaningful only when they are capable of being related
to past experience</span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">." </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This is simply
stating that there are teachable strategies to help counteract for the loss of
steropsis and spatial orientation.</span></div>
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</span></span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Contrast sensitivity in the remaining eye may be enhanced
following monocular vision loss to "supernormal performance".
Monocular individuals can be expected to demonstrate more head movements as a
way of enhancing depth perception for eye-hand coordination tasks. </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Our bodies
have amazing ways to compensate!</span><br />
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</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Peripheral Vision<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Coordination / Increased clumsiness<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“Brady raises additional concerns and issues for monocular
individuals. One, the need for eye protection and safeguarding the good eye.
Two, the need to have back-up prescriptions on hand. Three, the need to employ
driving aids and techniques such as special mirrors, scanning with the head and
eyes, and heightened awareness. Four, the implications of cosmesis. And five,
the concerns for a prosthetic device.” </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">We
certainly have a heightened concern for protecting his left eye. In the last few days, his left eyelid is now starting to fully close, but initially, it did not close completely. We were concerned about that eye drying out
or being damaged in some way due to the loss of protection afforded by closing
his eyelid when he sleeps. Ashley asked the Opthalmologist for
some “gunk” to put in his eye to protect it just incase there was any drying out of that eye. Plus, we manually closed it for him, when he slept. We are grateful that he is now able to close it on his own. This reduces our worry.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Scott is fortunate that there are no real
outward physical signs of the blindness.
You would have to know that he is blind.
You wouldn’t suspect it by looking at him or by watching his eye
movements. His right eye follows visual stimuli and sounds. The cranial nerves that control movements of his right eye are still intact. They are simply following the information given to the brain by the left eye, but they work.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">And…. he does not need a
prosthetic device. The eyeball itself is
fine; it is the optic nerve innervating the eyeball that is damaged.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">“According to Linberg, "Recovery after loss of one eye
requires an adjustment to monocular vision and resolution of a significant,
serious emotional trauma." Linberg, Tillman and Allara surveyed 125
monocular patients by questionnaire regarding their recovery following the loss
of vision of one eye. Their results showed: 85 of the 125 respondents reported
that the loss had not changed their life in any permanent way; 7 reported
persistent visual problems; 12 reported problems in employment; and 21 reported
anxiety or poor self-image. Among 49 with sudden loss </span><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">(such as
Scott’s injury),</span><span style="color: #2b2a2a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> 50% reported a less than one month adjustment period for driving,
work, recreation, home activities, or walking. Ninety three percent of the
people questioned reported their adjustment was completed by 1 year. The
authors concluded, "most patients were able to resume everyday activities
after a short period of adjustment. Problems with employment and self-image were
frequent, but visual problems were unusual."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This is clearly encouraging that training and increased awareness
will likely result in a decent return to function. Regarding the “significant, serious emotional
trauma” … The loss of vision is only one aspect of Scott’s “significant and
serious” traumas, but likely the most impactful long term. We are encouraged and hopeful that most, if
not all, of his cognitive skills will return.
We won’t know for a year, likely, but… we are encouraged by his rapid
rate of progress. (Seriously, I have
seen a LOT of rehab over the past 30 years as a physical therapist, and I am
stunned by his rate of recovery! It is
soooo amazing to see the benefit and tangible evidence of daily prayers, youth,
and good health! Keep those prayers
coming!!! He still has a ways to go, and
they are working! We are so grateful for
all of the prayers said on his behalf!
Talking about Top of Mind Awareness!
We love that Heavenly Father can’t go a full day without being reminded
of Scott’s situation and needs! Thank you so very much!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A number of people have asked how Scott is dealing emotionally with
the blindness. So far, he has been pretty matter of fact about it. He uses words/phrases such as “Dang it”, “That’s
unfortunate”, “That’s not good”….. when discussing his loss of vision. Originally, he was EXTREMELY uncomfortable
with having his left eye covered for testing, and basically wouldn’t allow it,
but now he has adjusted and become less apprehensive about it. He hasn’t really shown any emotional distress
or break down of any kind yet. Initially,
I wondered if he simply wasn’t capable of expressing his emotions very well due
to the head injury or …if he simply didn’t fully comprehend the significance of
the injury….. but now it is clear that he has full comprehension of his injury
and it’s significance,…. and he is currently
capable of expressing his emotions…. And we still haven’t seen much of an
emotional reaction. I can only imagine
that he isn’t thrilled by the situation.
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">And… I have to wonder if he will struggle more with his emotions
about it later down the road. Right now,
he has sooo many injuries to focus on healing and so much function to regain…. that rehab is his primary focus and dominates
so much time during his day. He doesn’t
really have time to commiserate on his specific losses. He will have more time later down the road to
be alone with his many thoughts about the accident and any permanent
losses. He may struggle more with things
at this time. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Then again…. Scott is not
one to “waste his time” on tasks or feelings that don’t serve him well. He has experienced many difficult situations
in his life and has taken them at face value…. Said to himself, “Okay, this is what
I am dealt with. Now it’s time to figure
out a plan of action. Then he goes to work on implementing his plan.” </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Plus, Scott’s
faith really enters into the picture here.
Scott is very strong in his faith, and has shared with us that he knows
that heavenly Father gave him this experience because he needed to grow in a
way that he wouldn’t have otherwise.
Scott strongly believes this situation is divinely designed to provide himself
with the necessary growth that he will require for some purpose that Heavenly Father
has for him later down the road. I love
the comfort that brings to him and to us.
I am also very selfishly grateful that Heavenly Father still has a plan
for him here on earth and that he wasn’t ready to call him back Home!</span><span lang="EN" style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Hopefully,
this has answered some of the questions you have had concerning Scott
and the loss of vision he has in his right eye….. for those who stuck with me
for this long, long post!</span><br />
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Today was a broken record, Scott eats like a horse for breakfast, Scott does his therapies better than the day before, Scott eats like a horse for lunch and Scott's therapists brag about his progress. The differences include Scott's constant lobbying to be released next week, a competitive game of checkers with dad and balloon volleyball.<br />
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Scott now has only a band-aid over his feeding-tube wound. There are no other wound bandages on him. He is totally free and unencumbered but still requires minimal assist to move about. BTW - you do see Scott in a hospital gown during his therapies. This is because he is still considered "dirty" only because he came from a long-term care facility. It also helps ensure that he has a private room.<br />
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Tomorrow we will learn Scott's expected discharge date. We are all excited to begin the next transition in Scott's rehabilitation. There are a couple accelerated programs for patients like Scott and we will do everything to ensure the right care for Scott and not allow insurance companies to make those decisions.<br />
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Best!<br />
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<br />MickeyMoorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14098101698231886846noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-2518224121825669622012-04-17T19:34:00.001-07:002012-04-17T19:47:49.929-07:00Day 35: Wii-Hab - Tuesday, April 17, 2012Scott's mind is keeping him up at night. It is obviously working overtime and this is good. He and Ashley continue to work through these episodes and I'm sure together will find peace at night for Scott.<br />
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Early this morning Scott had his arm bandage removed and his trach bandage removed. He only has one more bandaged wound, his feeding tube port. We love getting rid of things!<br />
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Later Scott typed and sent an email to his Medical School Dean to request a meeting to discuss returning to Medical School. All this on his own initiative.<br />
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Today Scott worked through "Wii-Hab" to help him with balance. Here are some of the hi-lights (sorry again for the one sideways video):<br />
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He did really Great!<br />
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The remainder of the day Scott rested and played guitar. Concert dates will be announced soon!<br />
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Best!<br />
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-- Mickey MooreMickeyMoorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14098101698231886846noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5376197465691517093.post-56093873024652441862012-04-16T14:37:00.001-07:002012-04-16T14:37:49.053-07:00Day 34: Stairs, Fast Walking and Cheeseburgers - Monday, April 16, 2012Scott was so looking forward to today and getting back to "full contact" therapy. Here is his first attack at Physical Therapy.<br />
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Afterward Scott attacked Occupational Therapy and asked to be able to move around (like go to the bathroom) without assistance. "Not quite yet but very soon" was the therapist's response. I'm sure that Scott will push again this afternoon. That would be "very soon", of course.<br />
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Next Scott had an hour of Occupational Therapy and he worked through memory problems that I struggled to perform. During the session he appealed to have all eating restrictions removed. They tested him by ordering a cheeseburger, fries and chocolate milkshake for his 1:00pm session. Of course he passed by wolfing it all down, even after eating a full lunch an hour earlier! Now only a cursory check with the dietitian keeps him from eating anything he wants.<br />
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Scott is truly getting back in so many ways. Much is rapidly changing including his caregiver needs and our ability to report his progress through this blog. Bear with us as the articles going forward may become more disjointed, not reflecting a blow-by-blow account. Please continue to know our deepest appreciation for your part in Scott's recovery.<br />
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Joy!<br />
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-- Mickey MooreMickeyMoorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14098101698231886846noreply@blogger.com3