We came to Crotched Mountain one month ago and I cannot believe where Matt is compared to December 14th. He's walked (still with his PT moving his right leg) all the way from the gym to his room 4 days in a row, which is quite the feat. He's eating most of his meals in the dining room now and doesn't seem so overwhelmed by activity and noise. He's doing better than 50% when he id's pictures in speech therapy. And he seems to recall more and answers questions much more reliably.
He has a few upcoming appointments that are going to be big steps in his recovery. Next Wednesday he's going to see a neuro optomotrist to get his double vision figured out. Hopefully this will allow him to stop wearing an eye patch and help with his headaches. Then in a few weeks we go back to Dartmouth for a CT scan and to visit his surgeon. Think healing thoughts for the next 2 weeks and hopefully the scan will show no more swelling. We don't know how soon he would have surgery after that, but the sooner he gets the skull flap back in the better!
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Hi, Keri and Matt -
ReplyDeleteWow, you are both amazing! Go team! For us it is hard to believe you've been there for a month, but when we look at the progress you've made - as Dick would say - Holy Buckets!
We're thinking positive healing thoughts!!!
Jan T. and the ISU Crew
Matt and Keri,It's great to read about the incredible progress that your making! Just want you to know that I think about you guys everyday.Hope to come for a visit very soon! Take care,and Keri,thanks for keeping us up to date.Lots of love,The Earthways Crew( Julie,Rick,Chris and Grahm)
ReplyDeleteIt is good to read encouraging news two days in a row. I know how full days are for you and appreciate it whenever you find a few minutes for an update. We certainly will continue sending healing vibes and loving thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteKaren
Matt and Keri,
ReplyDeleteKeri I only met you once, maybe, but I worked with Matt at 4Seasons long ago:)
Ali Oldfied has kept me up to speed on his recovery and now I have been reading your blog. I wish Matt the best recovery and all my good thoughts are with you both. Send him BIG hellos from me! Kudos on his recent successes and good luck in recovery to come.
Best~Hannah Butler