Sunday, December 16, 2012

More Steps

As time passes Scott continues to make great progress.  The progress is hard to see on a day to day basis but, when you don't see him for two weeks or so and then have the opportunity to hang out with him, like I did last night, the progress is very clear.  The last time I saw Scott he was extremely agitated and confused.  Since that time doctors have been working with Jen to identify a medication that will help take the edge off but not make him too drowsy.  After a few weeks of trial and error, it seems they may have hit on a medication that is working.

Scott is still easily agitated - especially with loud noises, touch, and other sensory triggers.  But, he is better able to control the agitation and, as a sign of great progress, has even self corrected a few times and has apologized for his behavior.  Amazing!

Last night he was very conversational and was participating in the discussion Jen and I were having about Christmas.  He even interjected with appropriate questions.  At one point I asked him what he planned to get Jen this year and he replied, "it is hard because her birthday is so close to Christmas."  He is still confused and not fully oriented to the current time and place.  However it seems like he is less fixated on past events and beginning to talk more about the present and what is currently happening around him.

He is now able to come to standing without assistance and can walk around the house by simply grabbing on to objects for support as he goes.

It is still a struggle to get him to eat because, much like Scott was before the accident, he is simply not that interested in food.

All in all Scott is doing great and continues to make great strides.


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