Day 12 – Monday 24 November
Another big step forward today; Paul was moved out of the high dependency unit into a normal ward – still Ward 40, but the room between the day room and the Ward he was in for the last few days. I am pleased to report that Paul is improving hour by hour – he is eating well, is trying very hard to speak and managing very well with 2 or 3 words but still struggles to put long sentences together. I mentioned this to the neurosurgeon today and he is arranging for a speech therapist to assess Paul tomorrow. He can count the number of fingers I am holding up and knows everybody who visits. His right side (arm and leg) is still very weak but he is determined to use it and is gaining strength every day. Presumably this is aided by the fact that he is eating so much! Everyone who visited today was amazed by the progress – especially Ramsay and Harriett who hadn’t seen him since last Thursday; they are going to bake him a cake for tomorrow! Thanks again to everyone for visiting and for all the cards and messages of support. The next step will be to get him up, which hopefully might happen tomorrow?
5 comments:
Paul + Bed = Not Getting up.
I bet you a fiver.
Stuart xx
fantastic news! You can do it Paul!
Holly xxx
haha stuart that made me laugh.
That is great news though. Its all happening so quickly! He told us on sunday that 'I just want to go home' and hes definately doing all the right things to get there. Just keep going Paul.
Laura xxxx
Have to say that the Paul we know and Stuart's comment have a lot in common! Well done all the Jeffery family xxxxxxxxxxx
The Dancers
Great news to hear Paul is eating and talking. We are all thinking of you, and tracking his progress with this blog. Please convey are love and best wishes to Paul.
Tony, Viate, Jenny & Rosie
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