Donna was consumed with getting her trach out and then
suddenly this morning it was gone (the doctor removed it). Her immediate response was a huge deep breath
and a massive sigh. She followed that
with about 3 more and the most relieved look.
Rarely do you get to see someone so relieved so clearly. You can add all of her support team to the relieved
list as we were about worn out resisting her.
After a great peaceful nap, we noticed a much happier girl.
So as these little improvements happen for Donna we wonder
where the coma stops and the brain healing becomes the controlling factor. This is a murky area and by many measures her
awareness at the current level indicates the coma may have ceased but the brain
healing continues. As she moves towards
more therapy, hopefully this will be much clearer. Personally we don’t dwell on it much, we just
want more. We are very happy with her progress but we just don’t want to give
the idea that she is ready to waltz home. Her left side is very active but her right
side improves more slowly. Patience…
Not surprisingly she has charmed the nursing staff. Several stop by when not working with us to
just check on her. These relationships
are great and they care about her very much.
I know none of you are surprised.
We have plans to travel to the medical center Monday for an
MRI and timing on her next move is still unclear but hopefully early next
week. This may shake up our support
model but it is all about her.
A good day
Bob
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