Brent had his trial today. So far so good, no decision yet. Once that is made, then the procedure could be in as little as 1 or 2 days. They still have one more round to go to test his spasticity, but according to the PT group it is improving which is a good sign. I will let everyone know how the procedure goes once it is done.
I have an appointment with his case manager tomorrow. The boy and the girl will be going to PT to learn how to move him in/out of the chair. Even though he does a good job, he still forgets his right foot. He can twist or sprain it if he doesn't keep it flat on the floor while moving. Which we who know Brent, know he doesn't think about this since he is very impulsive.
It has been obvious for a long time, that my decision making with regards to Brent is viewed as secondary. I have tried to do what is best for my husband. The meeting is to decide what to do once he is discharged. The staff is well aware of how my townhouse is set up. And fully intend to do an in house evaluation. Obviously, it is not good enough according to others outside of the hospital.
There is no firm date of discharge that I have received from the hospital it may be 2 weeks or it may be more. Obviously, others have received information contradictory to this.
Brent has been trying to bum cigarettes from other patients the whole time he has been mobile and able to go outside at the hospital. We even caught him in the process of doing it while leaving the hospital. Yes, I smoke and yes I fully intended to quit before he came home. However, due to the enormous stress in my life right now is not the smartest time to do it. But if he in fact comes home, he will not be inhaling any second hand smoke.
Before he had the stroke, he had said that he did not intend to quit either smoking or drinking! Not Brent, no he is way smarter than any Doctor out there.
I tried to make this blog a good thing, but it has been ruined.
I aplogize to all who truly care about Brent.
Leslie, the girl and the boy
(Color me done after 17 years)
Well, there you go world. You've done it for good. & you know who I am talking too. This childish high school crap is old and it is time to grow up.
ReplyDeleteMy mother is a damn good wife and mother, she raised us in a way that we can be who we want to be instead of trying to MANIPULATE our lives. We have been going through more than any of you at the moment, just because your family doesn't mean you've been through the real ride. We have. Dad has told me many times before his stroke he will die drinking and smoking. He chose that on his own, not because of my mother or anything else. Ever think of that??
Well, now you can expect a whole new side to us all because this event has brought out everyone's true colors. Some good, some just bad. I am speaking my own mind even though my mother tells me not to because she doesn't want to cause anymore conflict that has already been caused but hey. I am done with just sitting here, seeing her stress and upset while the rest of you go on your merry way. You know who you are, you need to GROW UP AND GET A LIFE BECAUSE YOUR TOO OLD TO BE ACTING LIKE YOUR MY AGE. For christ sakes, I am more mature than all of you.
More could be said but I feel as if I made my point.
-Schuyler Dawn ( The Girl )