Update on dad: he still hasnt passed swallow test but has proven to be very skillful in removing his feeding tube using his gag reflex and tongue. Hes not making any new friends with hospital staff. They had to once again insert feeding tube and have now decided if hes still not able to swallow on his own to surgically implant feeding tube into his belly on Monday. His inability to swallow May be due to nerve damage from brain injury or neck fracture, but could also be as simple as stabilized position from neck and back brace. Hes definitely more calm today- even being funny on purpose, when getting mouth swabbed...faked like he was choking b/c I had just explained to him why he cant have a drink of soda or water. Being a smart-ass and has witty come backs. Flirting with nurse again, she put lip balm on him and asked him to rub his lips together...he said put your lips on mine and help me with a smirk of course. His sense of humor is definitely still there, just hoping the rest of him comes back to normal. He really wants a soda or ice cream, hes like a broken record, hoping we can grant his wish sooner than later!
Posted on: Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:13:28 +0000
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