Hello from room 716. We are watching some Olympic swimming after a long day. J has had an up and down day. He is doing well, but the frustration with communication and the pain have been high. He had a CT scan today that revealed some fluid in his left lung. He will have that drained tomorrow. The doctor said that it may just be absorbed by his body, but J will be able to breathe with all of his lung if it is drained.
J absolutely hates the CPM machine. He now has to be on them 6 hours a day. The machines bend his knees and raise his legs 45 degrees. He did see the physical and occupational therapists today. They helped him to sit on the side of the bed. He also saw the speech therapist. She gave him a swallow test which he passed with flying colors. He may be able to start on liquid foods tomorrow. She assessed his readiness for a speaking valve, but his throat is still too swollen. We will probably get one early next week.
We have not heard anything today about when we will be moving. I am prepared to be here through the weekend.
Love you all,
Cara
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I am so glad to hear that you guys will be coming home soon. Hopefully J will be up for visitors at the rehab hospital. Let me know if you need any help at all. Still praying for both of you and your boys everyday.
Love
Angie
Good Morning Jerry and family; I am truly pleased that Jerry continues to move forward. I will be looking forward seeing Jerry and his family at rehab real soon.
I will continue to pray for Jerry and his family.
God Bless you all!
Capt. Terry :o)
From SSgt Stephanie Jackson, Bagram Air Base Afghanistan
Thanks for keeping us posted. We are so glad to hear the good news!
Everyone has been praying for him over here. I can't wait to hear more good news!
Again, thank you
Steph
It sounds as though Jerry is moving right along. We'll all be glad to see him in rehab.
Heads up, and keep stepping. We're pulling and praying for you all.
Vansandt
As hard as it is, one day at time, one small step at a time, will get J through this frustration! J has made such HUGE strides in such a short time. I am super excited for you and your family for the possibility of moving to a rehab. That is big! Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Julie
Hang in there guys!
Keeping you in our thoughts...
The Fishers
I came to see J and he looks great and is doing very well. You should see his smile!!Cara is doing great, too, feeding J ice chips at his request. She'll be moving on to feeding him grapes in no time!
Prayers and love!
Katie
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