We went to see Dr. Chen today. He was amazed at Mom's progress. It is rare for a patient to be so responsive in such a short time.
In 3 months, we will return to Dr. Chen. He expects her memory and left neglect to improve significantly. The next surgery will be performed after she has recovered more completely.
He recommended that Mom stay with Sonya and I so she can receive outpatient therapy from TIRR. We are fortunate to live so close to one of the best rehab centers in the country.
Mom should be released from TIRR within the next two weeks.
We are making preparations for Mom's arrival.
Read more about TIRR below
http://www.memorialhermann.org/locations/tirr/default.aspx
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
April 27
We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. Dr. Chen will evaluate her progress and determine when he will operate on the other two aneurysms.
We have a few options for our next step. Mom may come live with Sonya and I to receive outpatient therapy or she may enter a residential brain care facility. The therapists do not believe she is ready to move back to her house.
I read last week that most healing after a stroke takes place during the first 6 months. Most patients do continue to improve, but not as quickly. I believe we are best served to "suck it up" and do as much as we can to help her improve during this period.
We all want Mom to be in her home, but we want to her to be home in the best shape possible.
There are lots of variables right now, but wanted to put the options here for you to see.
We have a few options for our next step. Mom may come live with Sonya and I to receive outpatient therapy or she may enter a residential brain care facility. The therapists do not believe she is ready to move back to her house.
I read last week that most healing after a stroke takes place during the first 6 months. Most patients do continue to improve, but not as quickly. I believe we are best served to "suck it up" and do as much as we can to help her improve during this period.
We all want Mom to be in her home, but we want to her to be home in the best shape possible.
There are lots of variables right now, but wanted to put the options here for you to see.
Monday, April 20, 2009
16 Days
The current plan is for Mom to be released from the TIRR Center on May 6. That is in 16 days. Her progress will determine what we do from there.
She is ready to get out of the hospital, NOW. A fact she reminds you of regularly.
Mom will definately need additional therapy. She gets confused very easily and has trouble remembering things.
The neurologist told me that she will need constant supervision for between 6 months and 1 year. We are hoping that with the best therapy possible, she can make a full mental recovery.
Will keep you posted as we prepare for the next step on the long road ahead.
She is ready to get out of the hospital, NOW. A fact she reminds you of regularly.
Mom will definately need additional therapy. She gets confused very easily and has trouble remembering things.
The neurologist told me that she will need constant supervision for between 6 months and 1 year. We are hoping that with the best therapy possible, she can make a full mental recovery.
Will keep you posted as we prepare for the next step on the long road ahead.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter
Here is an Easter present for all of you. Mom has made great physical improvements. We are hoping that her short term memory improves as well.
Please note that she is tying her left foot using both hands, she just tied her right shoe and I was able to take this with my cell phone.
She still suffers from left neglect but is improving. I know it sounds silly, but I was excited to see this and thought you would too.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
April 7th
Went to see Mom for lunch today.
She was able to walk from her room to the common area with my arm around her for support. After eating a few bites of lunch, she was able to walk back to the room with minor assistance.
The biggest obstacle right now is Mom's attitude. She is tired of being in the hospital. I do not blame her, but we need to keep her motivated and focused on recovering.
Please send her your well wishes either on this blog or via mail.
Here is a picture of Mom with Johnny from about two weeks ago.
She was able to walk from her room to the common area with my arm around her for support. After eating a few bites of lunch, she was able to walk back to the room with minor assistance.
The biggest obstacle right now is Mom's attitude. She is tired of being in the hospital. I do not blame her, but we need to keep her motivated and focused on recovering.
Please send her your well wishes either on this blog or via mail.
Here is a picture of Mom with Johnny from about two weeks ago.
Friday, April 3, 2009
April 3
It is amazing to see how well mom is doing.
She is able to do so many things with minimal assistance. Every morning she is able to get dressed, brush her teeth and eat breakfast with almost no help.
I will try to post some pictures soon.
Stephen
She is able to do so many things with minimal assistance. Every morning she is able to get dressed, brush her teeth and eat breakfast with almost no help.
I will try to post some pictures soon.
Stephen
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