Hi All;
This is Maura providing today's update. Well, today Bill went back to surgery for removal and replacement of two screws on left side at T7 and T8. All went well, and new screws placed without difficulty. Bill is still groggy from anesthesia, and his current humor may be suspect so....I am writing today's post. (He disagrees with my assessment of his humor, but that is not new!) His current great concern is that they took his pajama bottoms and left him in a gown. Perhaps that serves to illustrate why I am the author of today's post!
Hopefully, he can get back on track with his PT tomorrow, and it is possible that he will be ready to transfer to his inpatient rehabilitation program at San Diego Rehabilitation Institute on Sunday or Monday. The length of stay there is uncertain, but at least 1 week. He will undergo some more testing and intensive PT and OT for both his back and his shoulder/scapula. I am told that most patient's with injuries comparable to those of Bill's need to stay at inpatient rehabilitation for 2 weeks.
Thanks to everyone! You all have really lifted his spirits during these past weeks. Thank you.
Maura (writing for Bill)
Thanks for the update, Maura. It's always good to know what's going on and that things went all right. We got a text from Billy. I'm glad that things are progressing. Please let us know if we can do anything for you all!
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So glad to hear that your surgery went well. Hang in there...the worst is over. We got the text message, also.
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Joe and Sue
Glad to hear things went well. I hope the weekend is not too painful with the ongoing PT. We look forward to hearing another update from the less groggy Bill. I hope you're still hanging in there, Maura. All our love to you both. I look forward to talking to you! Sleep well.
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