Thur Mar 3rd 8 AM

Bev had another good day yesterday, She was off the respirator and breathing without any assistance for 4.5 hours from 8 AM to 12:30.  I understand the nurses will take Bev off the respirator more frequently based on how well she can handle it.  Two physiotherapists arrived and picked Bev up and sat her on the edge of the bed.  The session lasted about 15 minutes and was centred on exercising Bev's feet and legs.  Of course Bev's left leg and foot are much more responsive than her right.  She was able to kick out her lower left leg and move her left foot up and down. Bev was also able to lift her whole left leg a little bit using the upper part of her leg.  When asked to do the same with the right leg you can see Bev is trying but the movement is small at this point.  Bev is regaining movement in her right foot however.  The good thing is she is communicating with the physeotherapist, she understands what is being asked of her and she is trying to comply.  The rest of the afternoon was pretty quiet but a few times Bev was trying to form words with her mouth.