This is a blog to keep everyone informed on Dad's Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in August 2011, and also dealing with malignant stomach endocarcinoma treatment diagnosed November 2011. Brain Surgery Stage 1, 2a, 2b, 3, & 4. Soon the stimulator will be programmed (increased) every three days again with a hand held device. ( Most recent post is on top) Double click on the picture below to go to the picasa picture site. Please click on the archive dates to see previous postings.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Long road to recovery
Waiting on the brain stimulator to be fully active is very hard. Dad is falling daily now due to the surgery trauma that caused his walking problems to get worse. I pray he doesn't break a bone. It is amazing he hasn't broken one yet. The upside right now of the surgeries and stimulator is that the awful constant muscle cramping in his legs and feet are now completely gone. His hands seem to have gained a little fine motor skill, and the shaking in his hands is now gone. He is understandably getting stir crazy, and really enjoys company. Cindy is hopefully flying in this weekend for a couple days.
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Thank you so much Jennifer for the latest news on your Dad's recovery. He has been in my thoughts and prayers ever since you Mom told me of this procedure.
ReplyDeleteYour Dad is an amazing man and I love your Mom dearly.
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