Three months since the last post. I have good news to report. Bill is showing new progress in both his left arm and his left leg. Lots on improvement in range of motion of the arm.......he can raise his left arm up to about his shoulder. He is also working on the left leg. In the bed he is now able to raise the leg stiff legged up and down 10 times several times a day. I have no idea what brought this improvement on......he had been very tired for awhile and was sleeping way to much........until one day last week. Bill told Greg it started when I told him that when he and I can consistently transfer to and from the car without help.........we can go home for a month. Who knew that would be such a motivator. It is very exciting....I hope we are able to keep it going.
Bill's primary physician has already faxed over the referral to.....Baylor University neurological Clinic. We had contact with a specialist there thru one of our neighbors in Towne Lake. We want to go for an assessment and to check up on his medications since we have only seen the primary care physician since we got here.
Bill is very healthy........it's just a check up with some specialist........in hopes they may have some new ideas.
We got this far with what we left East Jefferson with I think it may be time for a tune up. He may also suggest he get back into physical therapy since his strength seems to have increased considerably. I can only imagine what he might be able to achieve if we can get some professional help again.
Many thanks to all..........who visit ........and call. Y'all help Bill keep his spirits up. We never have a bad day....just some days are better than others. We are doing OK..............
Till then..........................Ruby
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Let me be the first to say "Hooray" for Bill. I am so happy that he is doing better. It sure sucks getting old. I know, I just got out of the hospital today after having another stint put in. That makes three so far. If you don't know what a stint is you are too young or too healthy. I was really disappointed that I was unavailable to be part of the "Nobles 2009 Anniversary Bash" at the "House of Blues" as well as having Bill there. It was a once in a lifetime event. I surely wish Bill the best and I hope that when he is able to make it back here you will let me know so I can come to visit.
My best regards,
Disco Dan
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