Ted was very alert on Sunday, but I think that we wore him out. We were so excited to see him awake and alert that we kept visiting him. He slept most of Monday and Tuesday.
Yesterday, he was alert - more like Sunday. His head bandage is off - so it looks like he has had a lobotomy! He has been fitted for his helmet. I tried it on.... it is really uncomfortable. I doubt that he will want to wear it... but it will be a must.
He is still not swallowing or talking, but he is moving his tongue around some.... so there is progress. They are hoping that he will pass the swallow test today so that he get rid of the NG tube and start eating!
He appears to understand what is going on. He watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy last night. He moved his hands to the Jeopardy music.
His attending physician is very happy with his progress as are we. Supposedly, he is "ahead of schedule" but I have been told that there is a long journey ahead in rehab. So.... keep those prayers going. I have to find a rehab facility for him, and that is not something that I am looking forward to doing or to fitting into my schedule.
We appreciate all of your warm thoughts and especially those prayers! Anne
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