Mar30th 6:15 PM

Tuesday was a quiet day for Bev.  She was in good spirits and enjoyed her visitors. Today,  right after physiotherapy Bev was lifted into a wheelchair and we roamed the hospital halls for an hour.  After that Bev was so sore and tired she just wanted to get back to bed.  Still, it was another step forward.  No solid food yet including applesauce as Bev is not able to swallow well enough yet. On the down side it looks like Bev will not regain her vision in her right eye.  Her vision in her left eye seems to be fine. 

Mar 29th 9 AM

Bev had her trachea tube removed Monday morning, if all goes well she can try applesauce tomorrow.  The physiotherapist had Bev standing at the side of the bed with 2 people supporting her. She had Bev taking small steps forward and to the side. The physiotherapist is pleased with Bev's legs but says her arms are going to need a lot of work.

Mar 26th 8:20 AM

Bev had a good day yesterday. She was awake chatting with visitors for most of the afternoon. On Sundays the hospital is quiet so there is nothing to report from the doctors.

Mar 26th 6 PM

Bev had a quiet day both Friday and Saturday.  Physio on Friday seemed to wear her out and she spent most of the afternoon asleep.  Sunday they tried to feed her too much too fast and she threw up. The nurse gave her some medicine to calm her stomach and it made Bev drowsy. Bev spent most of the rest of the afternoon asleep.

Mar 25th 8:45 AM

Bev had a series of x-rays Thursday morning. The doctor came by in the afternoon and said that Bev's bones are all healing quickly including the left arm. He sees no need to operate on Bev's left arm at present as it may do more harm than good. Bev will be able to start physiotherapy on her left arm today.  She will be able to weight bear on her right leg next week and physio will start getting her up on 2 feet.  Bev is scheduled to have the trachea breathing tube removed on Monday. At that time she will be put on a waiting list for a long term care facility. The doctors have decided that Bev will need neurological rehabilitation as well as physical rehabilitation. This level of care is not provided in York Region and is only available at 3 facilities in Toronto. The wait time is usually about 3 weeks.  If Bev still has to be in isolation the wait time could be longer. In the meantime physiotherapy and occupational therapy will continue at St. Mikes.  There may be permanent damage to Bev's right eye.

Mar 24th 8 AM

I was not able to visit Bev yesterday.  Sherri told me that Bev was the same as the last few days. There have been no new developments.

Mar 23rd 7:30

Bev continues to be frustrated at what she sees as the delays in allowing her to go home.  She continues to plan her escape.  I spoke to a doctor Tuesday to try and see what happens next for Bev.  She will not be put on a waiting list for a long term care rehab facility until the trachea tube is removed which could happen as soon as early next week.  He will look into having physiotherapy get Bev standing up on her feet. Eventually Bev's left arm will be operated on to correct or remove the loose screws. The doctor says the wait will not cause any more nerve damage than what may have already occurred.  Bev cannot move her left arm but can wiggle her fingers slightly.  Her left arm still causes her pain when moved.  The doctor is concerned that Bev's right eye may have sustained permanent damage, they are continuing to treat it. Physiotherapy is progressing, Bev is slowly re-gaining some use of her right arm and right leg but she still has a long way to go.  Her speech is improving, she has no problem carrying on a conversation using full sentences.  Bev does have some short term memory issues that will probably go away as her brain continues to heal.