This morning, Dad had another cat scan. Jacki spent some time with him and the speech therapist came in - she had him practicing some words, sticking out his tongue, etc. He also had a couple ice chips with the speech therapist and she said he did very well. Jacki also got him to giggle a couple of times.
Mom then spent some time with the ICU doc - Dr. Bacon - and he said that things are looking good. He also talked about how the sleeping is part of the healing process and it is a good thing for him to be getting some rest (which we of course know, but we just want to make sure everything is ok).
Dr. Reeder then stopped by and told us that the cat scan looked really good and that the left ventricle is back to ordinary size. He said, anatomically the brain is moving in the right direction. Mom then said "we just want to hug you" and Dr. Reeder said he would take a hug. It is great to get good news and I'm guessing it is nice for Dr. Reeder to be able to give it as well.
Of course, we also have to worry about other things now - bed sores, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, etc. so hopefully, we can avoid these things, but they are a concern.
We're enjoying the sunny day here in Sioux City - almost 50 degrees today. We're feeling the sunshine is a good sign for the way we are feeling today.
1 comment:
Jean,
Thank you for taking time to call me back today. I am pleased that you have received some encouraging information about Jerry's condition today.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Gerry
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