When I got in to see Luke this morning physical therapy already had him in a wheel chair. They had him wheel himself all the way to the end of the hall. They would have had him wheel himself back but speech therapy came to work with him as well. He stayed in the wheel chair for speech therapy and was able to sit for almost an hour, but was then ready to get back in bed with being tired and his back aching.
A representative from Sharp Rehabilitation Services came and spoke with us about the facility. Plans are still on track for him to move there tomorrow.
Speech therapy returned for another swallow study, where they put a video tube into his throat and watch as he swallows different food items. He did much better than he did a week ago and he was cleared to eat solid food. He isn't totally recovered yet, so for now he still needs thickener added to any fluids he consumes. This allows him to swallow it completely and prevents any residual fluid from trickling down the bronchial tubes into his lungs. After what they have been through the past six weeks, we certainly don't want to set them back.
Then the doctor came in and removed the trach tube. She simply pulled it out, the hole closed up and will seal on its own. She put a bandage over the site just to help it stay closed. While she had the top part of the cervical collar off, I took the opportunity to give Luke a shave. His beard was causing him a lot of itching under the collar.
So for lunch today Luke was able to have is first solid food in over six weeks. And did he ever enjoy it, and dinner as well!
Representatives for SCOPe Orthotics & Prosthetics came in this afternoon and talked to us about the process of working towards getting fit with a prosthetic leg. His stitches are still in his leg from his last surgery so nothing is starting yet, but the first step will be putting an elastic shrinker on the leg to decrease the swelling and help shape the leg for the prosthesis.
The Border Patrol union is donating $2,000 to Luke for his recovery expenses. They are also doing a fund raiser for him. Luke's own Imperial Beach Station is going to fore go their usual Christmas party this year and have a BBQ & Raffle to raise funds for Luke. Again, we are so very much appreciative of the moral and financial support Luke has and is receiving from his Border Patrol family.
---Bill
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5 comments:
This is great news!!Our God is so awesome. We are all dying to know if Luke got his orange juice yet? Thank you so much for keeping us posted everyday.
Congratulations on all this positve news. Luke you and your family are an inspiration. Your faith, patience, praise, and testimony help us all to look toward the TRUE author of your recovery....God himself!
How wonderful that all your friends and coworkers there have been such a blessing too. We're all proud of you and continue to pray for your complete recovery.
God does have great plans for each of us. Only time will tell how this will work to His glory.
You stay strong. God Bless
fantastic news!!! we are so glad that Luke is getting stronger everyday. Good luck to all of you and we will continue to pray for Luke's complete recovery.
The Gump family
That is all great news! Wonderful!!I cant wait to hear more!!
Robert Loni& Haeley
Thats great, Luke is really coming along so well and even though he might have alot more to do, I'm sure he will exceed all expectations, Luke is an awesome and genuine person. As always God Bless and thanks for your time as you faithfully update the blog.
The Youngs
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