Taylor started at his new rehab place on Friday. There was some testing done so they could measure his progress and he did get in a little work. He said he really likes the Therapists, and is excited to be there.
This weekend he did a LOT of socializing. Friends had a welcome home party for him in Lakeland. He stayed all afternoon and into the early evening. Even though he spent most of the time sitting, it was obvious when I picked him up that he was really tired. It will be a while, apparently, before he builds up stamina.
Tomorrow we head to the University of Florida, leaving at about 5am for his early morning appointment. We're meeting with a Neuro-otologist. Neuro-otology is a sub-specialty of ENT and these surgeons deal specifically with the skull base and cranial nerves including the facial nerve. We are also working on a "remote diagnosis" with an expert from Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD. This may include a video conference with Taylor, but we're still in the early stages of all that.
Then, Taylor has an appointment to get the Feeding Tube removed tomorrow afternoon at Lakeland Regional. The Feeding Tube has prevented him from sleeping on his stomach. And, hugging him when standing is a bit of a trick so no pressure is put on the tube.
Yea! Get that feeding tube out!
ReplyDeleteLove, Mel