Josh made great progress in his first full day post-op yesterday. At about 3 in the afternoon, he awoke for most of the day and was lucid and almost back to his old self. The best sign was when he said he was bored. He is still experiencing a bad headache, which the morphine seems to help. He still has not eaten anything but a few spoons of infamous hospital jell-o.
Josh has a telephone, but it is difficult for him to hear because his head wrap covers his ears. He would love to hear from his friends, although I can't promise you he won't be sleeping or being poked all over by a nurse when you call. The number in the room is 212-263-1471. He is also allowed to use his cell, so texting him is great, too.
The care at NYU is absolutely the best. He is in a room with four beds, but one other patient at the moment. He has a nurse only a few feet from his bed 24/7! This is a great comfort for me and Robyn. For our own sanity, we have to know that he is getting the best care -- and he is.
Josh read the Blog yesterday for the first time (he is actually allowed to use a laptop!). He loved hearing from you. Robyn and I love reading your comments. It keeps us all connected and reminds us of the love and support that surrounds us.
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Happy Independence Day! Wishing you rapid independence from seizures, too :-) !!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Josh, Jerry & Robyn.. we were all so glad to ehar that the surgery went well, NYU really is a wonderful facility.. so you are in good hands.. Jerry.. we appreciate the updates on the blog.. I am like my kids.. everytime I come into the house/room.. I check for a new message (LOL) get better each day.. .. happy july 4! love.. lollie, mickey, peri, avi
ReplyDeleteHi Robyn, Jerry, Josh And Rebecca,
ReplyDeleteThis blog is great! It is so nice to be able to follow Josh's progress and not have to call you a hundred times a day, which is what I feel like doing. You are never far from my thoughts. I am so happy that Josh is not too uncomfortable and that the care he is getting is so good. Pretty soon this will all be behind you and things will get back to normal crazy. Happy July 4th! Tell Rebecca that the fireworks are on the Hudson this year. Call if you can. Love Amy, Matthew and Ethan
Hi everyone! Just got the link today from Rebecca. I'm sending you all my love and prayers for a quick and safe recovery. Sounds like he's in the best possible environment! Keep posting - this is terrific!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Kathy, Hal, Sara and Kate Schechner