Steve is getting a therapy workout of about 4 hours per day at Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital in Florence, KY. We find this place to be top notch and pray he can be there as long as possible. Right now, discharge is scheduled for July 2 and we don't know where he would go after Gateway. All depends on the progress he is making according to Medicare. Of course, he only wants to go home.
And he is progressing :) As you know, he got his trach out June 6. A huge milestone and we must again mention the amazing Drake Hospital respiratory team who patiently and frequently adjusted his ventilator settings and gave him so much daily assistance with breathing.
Last week, his feeding tube to his stomach was removed and he gets all his nourishment by mouth. He also passed the swallowing test that allows him to drink thin liquids -- bring on the Grape Nehi Soda, his favorite! Speech therapy signed off, satisfied with his improvement. Occupational and physical therapists say he is making progress on their front.
Thank you so much to the many who sent cards, brought food, and visited Steve during my first two weeks post-op from foot surgery. Your faithfulness is a blessing beyond words. Also, the "card shower" launched by daughter-in-love, Flora, brought so many cards to Steve and they decorate his room so he can see the love every day.
Thanking God for you,
Nancy and Steve
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