Taylor visited the Neurosurgeon yesterday, but the hospital had not sent over the original CAT scan for him to compare to the one taken last week. The Dr. did say he was fairly certain it was OK to remove the collar, but just wanted to review both CAT scans first. If it's ready to come off, he'll call us and Taylor can have the honors of removing it. It's a two piece deal, secured with Velcro, so he'll have if off in a few seconds. Hopefully, today will be the day.
He was talking about his Trach scar yesterday and said if anyone asks about it, he plans to tell them he started chain smoking at 4 years old, and used a "cancer kazoo" until recently. Time spent with Taylor is like spending it at a comedy club - just not as smoky and no obnoxious drunks.
Since March 1, I dont' find gallows humor funny - especially comedians that poke fun at brain injury patients - unless it's Taylor poking fun at himself. He's looking at the bright side of everything, instead of dwelling on the physical issues he faces.
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