Monthly Archives: May 2011

RIOSA²

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Robert

Just a quick update:  my dad is still at RIOSA, different hallway from Chris.  He’s making slow but steady progress.  His hands still curl a bit when relaxed, but he can get them completely flat with a little effort now.  … Continue reading →

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One Year – Part II

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Robert

A quick update on my father’s surgery (cervical discectomy and fusion) this evening.  They started around 19:00 CDT, finished two hours or so later, and he’s in anesthesia recovery now waiting to transfer to the ICU (no free rooms in … Continue reading →

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One Year

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Robert

It’s been a year since I spent that last normal weekend with my little brother. A year ago this Sunday, we went running on the scenic Leon Creek Greenway, followed by the usual breakfast at the Jim’s restaurant on I-410.  … Continue reading →

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Back in the gym!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Robert

I spoke too soon:  Chris was cleared for A. baumanii yesterday, so he’s able to go outside the room to use the therapy gym! E. Coli showed up in the results a few tests back, so he needs to clear … Continue reading →

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Another weekend… stuck in the room

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Robert

The latest round of tests (four or five now?) are still coming back negative for Acinetobacter baumannii.  But wait!  There’s now talk of a new bug cropping up in the results, though:  Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  Gah, you can’t make this stuff … Continue reading →

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Return to RIOSA

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Robert

Chris was able to return to RIOSA yesterday afternoon.  He also has a new PEG tube – the folks at Methodist replaced the original one on Monday afternoon. He was really alert while he was at Methodist, probably because they … Continue reading →

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