Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Taylor's first rehab report card

2:40pm

I attended Taylor's first assessment session today, and Suzie monitored it by telephone.

Although a grade wasn't given, it sure sounded like he got a "A" in everything. He is ahead of where they thought he would be in most areas and right where he should be in others. There was nothing he was deficient in.

This week, the physical therapist will teach me how to monitor Taylor while he uses the walker so we can have him use it on weekends. That will probably come in handy for me when I get to my nursing home!

This morning, Taylor's Trach was capped. If he can breathe without the need for suction of secretions, and his oxygen levels stay up until Friday, the Doctor at rehab will pull it.

Later this week, Taylor does the swallow test. Keep your fingers crossed for that to go well.