The last two days have been very challenging. Although Ted has been admitted to rehab, he has really not experienced the rehab experience. Since his admission to rehab, he has been extremely drowsey and hard to wake up. Medication may be the culprit, but the staff is unsure. They are unhappy that he is not functioning the way he had been several days ago. He has been too tired to do about anything that is expected. When I visited last night, he did not respond to me at all as he had previously been doing, and he could hardly open his eyes. It appears to me to be about a 2-week setback which is extremely frustrating to me.
It has been explained to me that the rehab experience is very strenuous for the patients. When they are not in therapy, they are tired and need to rest. Accordingly, no visitors PLEASE until he is out of rehab. When he comes home, there will be ample time to visit him and to catch up. At this time, he cannot talk and is very, very tired so there is no reason to visit him.
Last night was one of the toughest since we got past the life-and -death issues during the first week. At day 29, I am having trouble holding it together. I have been told repeatedly to be patient, but this recent appearance of a serious setback is overwhelming. If you find time in your New Year's weekend to send a prayer Ted's way and my way, it would be much appreciated. All of your messages, thoughts, and prayers are much appreciated. I wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope that my next blog post is back to progress.
Sorry to vent on New Year's Eve..... Anne
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