Friday was a day of rest for Scott after all the progress made the day before. He did not respond to voice commands but, I think that maybe how progress goes - two steps forward one day, one step back the next. He is still opening his eyes and looking around the room.
The results of the CT scan show that he is draining fluid on his own. Doctors have the fluid drain clamped for now but have left it in just in case.
They are talking about trying to remove the breathing tube today, and continue to seem very anxious to get it out. I understood previously that they did not want to take it out until he was awake enough and responsive enough for nurses to be able to prompt him to take a deep breath. It doesn't seem like we are quite there yet so I am not clear how they are able to remove it now. The doctor did indicate that he breathing has leveled off and is at a healthy and normal level so perhaps they are just feeling confident about where he is with his breathing and are not concerned about needing to wake him to take a deep breath.
Once the breathing tube and the fluid drain are removed Scott will be transferred to another facility. We aren't exactly sure where that is yet, it will depend on his precise needs. If he needs access to a neurosurgeon he will be moved to a hospital in Redwood City. His transfer could happen as soon as early next week.
All in good time, I trust - I truly do. The fact that his brain seems to be starting to maintain his fluid equilibrium is wonderful - bodies have an amazing capacity to heal when given the proper parameters, all of which I *know* he has in place there. Keep going, everyone - we send love.
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