Wednesday Update

Spent a portion of my day with Chester. His demeanor was calm, but not very 'up' today. Hey, he had brain surgery yesterday. He does not have the use of his right leg, which he did have before the surgery. The physical and occupational therapists both told him that his brain is still swollen from surgery, and there is an expectation that he will regain the use of his body. Some of his exercises is to remind the brain about those connections, such as keeping his right arm supported which reminds the brain that the arm is there. He will also work with a speech therapist.

He had a MRI scheduled, and needed to take an ambulance to another location in order to get one. That was a big outing, which left him exhausted. The nurse mentioned that he would have been moved to a regular room, except there was not one available. He was exhausted by the time I left from all the activity this day did bring.

I'm exhausted also. Will keep you updated as the days go on.