Hi all. St. Mary's came again this afternoon to look at my dad. They are going to come back on Friday morning to reevaluate him. They are being verrrrry cautious about taking him, we think because of what happened last time. We really want him to go soon though because he really wants to walk again and has been making so much progress. Anyway, I know people have been staying away until he is moved but he definitely still needs visitors at the hospital until he goes so if anyone has some time, it would be great if you could stop up in the next few days. I know he sleeps a lot but once he is awake, he will usually talk with you or try and do some exercises. Thanks so much!
We will post here when we find out for sure when he will be moved.
Also, one of the main restrictions with his diet right now is that his food, whatever it is, has to be soft.
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John Anderson and I visited Walt this afternoon around 5 PM. He was zipped up in the Posey tent, asleep. We opened the tent and gently woke him by moving the head of his bed up and down like an elevator in a Bruce Willis movie. Now that Walt's brain was properly stimulated I asked him to do some more multiplication and division problems. The problems were a bit more complicated than in our last session--this time he was required to carry remainders in his memory to get the correct answer. He correctly did the problems which means that his memory & skills continue to improve. John wanted him to calculate pi to several hundred decimal places but Walt snoozed off instead.
The occupational therapist has left a log book in the room. It is for visitors to record their visit and their interactions with Walt. Please take time to fill it out so that the therapist can track his progress with the rest of us.
Actually Gino that reminds me of a Simpsoms episode with Homer in hospital working the bed. "Bed goes up; bed goes down; bed goes up; bed goes down......." Guess you had to be there.
I was at the hospital during the middle of the day and got to spend some time with Patty and Walt. Patty and I are usually on different shifts so it was great to spend some time with her too.
Walt was doing his sleeping beauty routine as usual. He was in the chair so couldn't go the Gino route with the bed lift. We just resorted to threats of foot tickles and continued annoyance until he woke up and talked to us.
He was a bit down and not too interested in doing his exercises but we reminded him that it was the only way out of here and back on his feet. he then put in several good sessions on the bike and some arm work. It is amazing to see how much more use and strength he has already back in his right arm. he was able to lift it over his head with a very light weight in it. I find that commenting and reminding him of specific progress he is making by the day helps his depression a little. eg.pointing out the returning muscle tone in his calves, that he can lift his hand over his head.
Walt is also holding his eating utensils with greater skill. He made short work of the stuffed shells and the Oreo Cream cake that Patty bought in.
He mentioned that he couldn't smell which would be having a big impact on his appetite as smell is such an integrel part of our ability to taste.
Hello to all the bloggers. It was exciting to read all the posts about the recipes and diet. It is a buzz to hear from people.
Cheers
Corinne
I suggest feeding Walt some Babka. I assume his mom used to make it because I remember having it at his house when we were in high school. It tasted great. It was a childhood favorite. And it is well known that it overcomes the inability to smell food.
Hi Walter, Patty, Lindsay and Brian -
Please know that my thoughts and prayers have been with all of you every step of the way. Every blog that I read reinforces the reality of Walter making enough significant strides that he can go to St. Mary's for rehabilitation and eventually home. You can do it Walter!
Can't wait to sit on the deck and enjoy your company.
With much love, Julie (your neighbor)
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