It's been a long day for everyone. Dad had many visitors showing their love and support. Thank you so much to all. Thank you for the food that just magically appears & for your prayers that we know have not stopped.
We had a family meeting with one of the trauma doctors and it helped give us more of an understanding of the situation. Here are some of the points:
*Dad's brain had shifted very far to one side & the most recent cat scan shows that it has shifted back closer to midline.
*His posturing has improved. He is withdrawing from touch.
*The main injury is to the left frontal area, which is better tolerated than other areas. This has been known to effect the personality & attitude.
*Speach & understanding may be difficult, but it is still early in the game.
*He is making progress, which is encouraging.
*The faster he improves the more likely that improvements will continue.
*He did not have a stroke but bruising & smashing of the brain.
*The intercranial pressure is down (staying between 10-15).
*We see more brain function than before. Possibly a 6 on the glascocoma scale, which is measured by touch response, verbal, or eye opening.
* He is stable but still critical.
Dr. Van Boerum said that what he needs most right now is time. Time for him to reveal to us what he is going to do. He says that no big decisions need to be made right now. There is room for hope.
Then Michelle, the social worker spoke to us. She said that it is important for us to give him a chance. "Fill that room with love. There is nothing stronger than love. You will start to see answers yourself. Err on the side of life."
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Perhaps you can sing to him and play some music. I know that if anything can help him improve it would be some music. When my sister was unresponsive in the hospital I started singing "My Favorite Things" She showed improvemnents. Get a theme song he will recognize and sing or hum it to him throughout the day.
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