He is awake and we are reading some of the comments.
He wants everyone to know: Catheters Suck and Lydicane Rules! (the nurse told him if she had to put a catheter back in she would numb him with lydicane first).
A few things he has said about the blog:
"It's really cool Besty's doing a blog."
"Wow people read about me. That's weird."
"Gooch is coming to Seattle? I sure wish he could bring me a Jamba Juice."
"Jeff is following the blog? That surprises me. He's a car guy. Not a computer guy."
"Thanks everyone for caring and reading. Thanks for the prayers too"
Scott....back to sleep, it's late:)
I want to let you all know he is doing really well. We work really well together at doing what he needs to get stronger and better. His mind and body are telling him it's time to get up and moving but his brain says no. It's very frustrating to him but he handles it well. Although his brain is not handling the pressure of sitting up to far for very long, he is still very smart as always. His brain is defiantly there. He follows and remembers what his doctors and nurses say. He can even tell others later fairly well later. He tries to learn the names of all the people who come in his room. And remembers those who come in often. He really likes giving his nurses a hard time. He had the same nurse for the 1st 2 days we were here. She is really great with him. She has to run through the mental tests as his bed elevation changes. So it's a lot of "what's your name" "what's ur BDay" "what's ur full name?" After she asked few times "what's your full name?" He turns to her and says, "i didn't get your full name" big smile/chuckle.
It's so great to have him a wake again and talking. Just so you all know, he is very sweet and grateful to me for even the smallest of things I do for him.
Diane
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Catheters suck? You haven't experienced a mammagram,.... until then, you really don't know what sucky is!
ReplyDeleteI don't know Michelle..:)..Catheters do suck, and I've heard they're much worse for guys. :( Sorry Scott. Hopefully you can get rid of that thing soon too. :) You are SO strong! Keep giving those nurses a hard time. :) We're praying for ya. Loves and Hugs, Marci (Nickerson) Olmstead and family
ReplyDeleteDiane, though I'm sure you would never have chosen this path, it is so nice to hear that you and Scott are finding joy in the sweet moments you are having together. I am continuously in awe of your strength (both of you). You are living proof that adversity can make us stronger, if we let it.
ReplyDeleteSending love and prayers your way~
Marci, the bad part is that the catheters keep going in and then out again, just to help drain. Pretty bad....:(. But at least they are numbing him now and he is trying on his own. Sorry Booger. That may be TMI (too much info). :)
ReplyDeleteScott, just so you know, your uncle Glenn wasn't a fan of the catheter, either.
ReplyDeleteFYI,according to Glenn, there's also period of adjustment after it's removed, oh joy, huh?!
You're young,tough and determined,... you'll make it through all this, hang in there.
So happy to here you are doing good Scott, you are all still in our thoughts and prayers!~Kristi (Nickerson)
ReplyDeleteGooch is so pumped to hook Scott up with a Jamba, he was so pleased with those texts this weekend Diane:)Can't wait to see you both soon!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that things are going better for you. Keep your sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteAgreed...Catheters suck, lydocaine rocks! I couldn't agree more, Scott. Even more than that, I'm glad that we don't have to wait forever for Scott to actually hear about all these little notes being posted for you and your AMAZING family!! Keep on getting better! ~~Kev and Val Carney
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