I left an update on WWM's essay thread but feel bad about hijacking it, so if you would like to comment, please do so here!! Thanks!! Shelly
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Another update on Larry
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In that case, I'll say it again - woo hoo!! xx
Posted 4 years ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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Shelley said;He is doing so well GD, it is almost frightening (knock on wood)! There has been no sign of infection, all of his skin grafts have taken very well so far. He tires easily butwhen he is awake he is very aware of what is going on. They will keep the trach in until he is all the way through rehabilitation. We now know that his sight is intact (can't remember if I told y'all that). We also know that he will have to have extensive rehab as he is already having some mobility issues (not unexpected). All in all, even the medical personnel are very pleasantly surprised by his progress. So, every day I do the happy dance--now if I can just get up to the hospital on a day when they aren't doing a dressing change all will be good! Thanks for asking, and sorry for hijacking this thread!
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That's such good news, Shelley. It is a lot to go through but it sounds as though Larry is making progress. Small steps!
Posted 4 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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I found the thread...it was WWM not MCW...lol..does anyone besides me get their initials mixed up when in a hurry???? I'm not even dislexic..*shakes head in wonder* anyway..Shelley I'm so encouraged with Larry's update! That's so wonderful. It's a truly long row to hoe...God Bless his heart. He's definitely going through some hell. I'm gonna thank God in prayer for all the positive progress....Give Larry and his family my love. And big bear {{{HUGS}}} to his mommy!!
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Shelley, I'm so glad to hear of Larry's progress! It's a merciful thing that he didn't lose his sight; that would have made recovery that much harder, I'm sure. Mobility issues are not surprising, given the extent of his injuries; I'm hopeful that extensive reconstruction & grafts, plus intensive physical therapy, will help him recover as much as possible.
Perhaps if you talk with the nursing staff, you can find out what time of day they usually change his dressings, so you can try to see him sometime before they sedate him? I'd be a bit surprised if they weren't changing dressings daily, but it's possible that graft techniques have changed/improved in the past few years.
Posted 4 years ago by anncetera2 #
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I know they change his dressings in the morning, which overlaps the visiting hours--it takes minimum of 4 hours. I WILL not visit after dark--unfortunately the hospital is in a very bad part of town--seriously dangerous to be in. So I just have to hit the right day--I think they change them every other day as he is having surgery about twice a week right now for grafting. Gayle has told him that I am having a hard time getting up there what with taking care of the girls and my other obligations (I have a sister who cannot drive so I go to her house at least once a week, sometimes more). He is o.k. with that but I miss him so I keep trying!! I have gotten over the fear of seeing him, thanks to all of your prayers, so now it is a matter of timing. Thanks Marsha for moving that--I am quite computer illiterate, so it was beyond me!
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Great news Shelly. I pray for you guys every night as I go to bed.
Hugs and Purrs
Posted 4 years ago by Crazycatman - CA #
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Wonderful news Shelley, your son is so strong.
Posted 4 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
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Shelley
Great news about Larry I'm still praying for all of you!
How are the girls? I need to know did they recieve the stockings for Christmas?
I just wanted to make sure they got them!
Prayers and Peace
DoriePosted 4 years ago by 4 kits staff #
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Shelley, I am glad to hear that Larry is doing better each day. Prayers and healing light that he continues to get better.
Posted 4 years ago by SylvesterMiasMomma #
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I am so happy to read your good news about your son. God does answer prayers. You sound so much stronger, that will make you better prepared hwen you do get to see him. All the best
Posted 4 years ago by Tigerlilly #
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Yes Dorie they got here in time. They had a ball! I took everything over on Christmas Day and it worked out great because they had done their Christmas the night before as their mom had to work on Christmas Day. They were a little down about that as it is not their usual tradition, so being able to take all the cards and gift really brightened their day!! Thank You so much for being so thoughtful!
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Shelley it was my daughters and my pleasure to brighten there day!
Posted 4 years ago by 4 kits staff #
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Shelly - great news. I am happy for you and your son.
Sounds like he has your genes, all right.
Peace, hugs and purrs.Posted 4 years ago by artistabobbi TX 1/17 #
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