Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Fast progress

Steven has done really well this morning. He ate some cereal for breakfast and lunch and they just started him on oral pain meds. He got into a little trouble with the pain pump this morning because once they stopped the continuous iv pain meds, he would forget to push the pump and then get into trouble because he got behind the pain. Since he is keeping food down and eating and drinking, we decided to switch to the oral meds.

This afternoon he was watching a movie and he couldn't keep his eyes open. My dad snapped this picture on his phone of Steven holding his eye open. At one point he was doing it with both eyes--it was funny.



The physical therapist just stopped by and she helped Steven stand up by the side of the bed three times and then helped him into a chair. He is in a chair right now and playing the Ipad.

He has been touching his foot, lifting his legs, moving his toes. His foot looks pink. He's not a fan of the bandage and wants it off, but of course that isn't an option. He needs to use the crutches for 50 feet and go up and down 6 stairs before he meets his PT goals.

So that is the news from the hospital. Thanks for the comments and emails and facebook notes. You guys are the greatest!

8 comments:

  1. Steven is a Courageous Champion!!!!! We are so thankful he is doing well and continue to pray for his recovery & strength . . .

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  2. Steven, you are a STUD! Way to go buddy. We are all thinking of you.

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  3. Wow - he looks GREAT considering all he's been through - what a champ! I want to give that kid a hug!

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  4. I'm so glad to hear that he's doing well. I'm impressed he can get out of his bed! That's awesome.

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  5. That is amazing!! Steven, you rock!!

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  6. Oh my goodness, I love that kid! What was the movie was it? Glad to hear Grandpa was able to hang out with him for a while.
    Really, I am so surprised that they come in that fast on the therapy. Good luck Steven! I know you can work hard achieve your goals, no matter what they are!

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  7. Wow, I can't believe how quickly they have him up and moving around! Hope things continue to go well. Keep up the good work, Steven! (And Sonja) (And Rob) (And Andrew, Addie, and Laura)

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