Wednesday, 11/14

Well, we are "back on the road" again--kinda sorta--what I mean is that they got Jer sitting up on the edge of his bed today, and have the knee bending at a greater angle--Both good things and big moves for him after being in bed for 10 days! The Neuro guys checked the back, and things are looking good--they are planning to leave things as they are for the weekend, and on Monday taking out the stitches. I asked when they thought he'd get back to rehab, and I got a "soon" response. I think they want to make sure things are really healed before they make that move again. The neuro guys also ask about headaches (that is a sign that the spinal fluid is leaking), but Jer indicated that he didn't have one this time when he sits up! That is wonderful news!! Tomorrow they are going to try and sit him up without wrapping his legs in ace bandages--they want to see if maybe he is able to manage his blood pressure now without them. He has a wonderful bunch of nurses, and he enjoys joking with them. They are always stopping in to see if he needs anything-- I think they like him and his humor. His spirits are up again, and that is nice to see. He gets rather tired sitting for now, but I'm sure that is because he's been down for so long. Well, that is about it for tonight. Thanks all! Carm