Hiya,
Steven nor I slept last night, no reason given, just one of those things. He never complained of anything, just couldn't get comfortable. We thought that he would have a rough time in physio', but apparently he was fine, and went out into the sunshine for an hour afterwards. He does seem determined to get better, including getting the sun on him. He continues to talk to everyone. I've asked around, and he is being polite, so no problem there. One thing we've noticed is that he is taking pride in his appearance. He needs his hair combing even when in bed. He asks for his face to be washed. He asks to be kept tidy in his chair. We have to spray him with deodorant. And he wants his clothes changed twice a day, well that's a non-starter, we have enough hand-washing to do without doubling it. So he looks for the slightest mark to say something needs washing!!!! He is remembering all the recent activity, and is retaining his humour. All good signs. I actually managed to get his feet into a pair of trainers this afternoon (hope Paul doesn't mind, they were his!!). He says he feels better with them on for his walking. He stood unaided except by a small frame for 5 minutes this morning. His left ankle is now at a strange angle, and will require special physio'. He still cannot touch his face with his left arm, but it's getting closer. Can't remember the last time he complained of pain in his left leg or hip. He is now eating very thick gruel type food. Much thicker than a soup. That's on top of what we give him. However he still cannot drink thin liquids, because the inside of the tracheotomy is still fragile, and if liquid gets through to the windpipe it makes him cough. But we don't think it will be long before his stomach feeding tube is gone.
Best regards Terry
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