We were blessed to have some visitors since the last update 20 days ago. Thank you to those that visited us and brightened our day with familiar faces and a remembrance of home.
Last week, we were told that our discharge date mid-November has been delayed. The Dr would like the Baclofen pump put back in before we leave Craig (to replace the one that was removed 6 weeks ago due to complications). We have been waiting for a surgeon to have time to do it, but today, we got word that surgery may happen this week but still nothing on the schedule as of yet.
This pump would drastically help the tone of his arms and legs which would make mobility and rehab so much more beneficial.
Right now, to compensate having no pump, Seth is on 3 different muscle relaxers with the side effect of drowsiness and fatigue. These side effects can make therapy sessions less effective because he’s too tired to actively participate. Regardless of the muscle relaxers, he has still been in a lot of pain. Anyone that has been in pain knows that it can be deeply discouraging both physically and mentally to want to keep motivated.
A recent highlight Seth had was getting to drive an off-road cart in Recreational Therapy. Cast #18 was put on his left arm today. Thankfully, this one is removable but still needs to be on the majority of the day. Dave and I finished a weekend of Independent Living which meant we had 48 hours with as little nurse intervention as possible giving meds and doing daily living activities as if we were home already.
Specific prayers this week- That surgery is scheduled and that God guide the surgeon’s and team’s hands for a successful outcome with no complications. That pain turns into progress and that we are able to come home sooner than later!
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