Medical Update

MOVING DAY!!
Justin moved into the Care Facility today AND had his first big outing. He went to Walmart with mom for a few things....candy and Sprite being on the list. He was worn out after wheeling himself around that large store but it sounds like he had a great time.
From what we have been told, Justin will not be able to put any weight on his knee for at least another month. He is doing Physical and Occupational Therapy daily to help him be ready for this next step.

Justin is OFF insullin as of July 19th. It appears that his pancreas is going to function once again! Justin is still on a large amount of medications... a blood thinner, medication for lower his blood pressure, anti-anxiety, a mood stabalizer, nerve pain medication, a sleep aide, and opiates for pain. He looks forward to the day that he can be medication free. For now, it is needed. Justin is realistic about the journey that he is on. He knos that his life will not be back to pre-accident for some time. He is a trooper!!!

Justin has been a little stressed in the past weeks as he is worried about life once he leaves the rehab. His world has changed and his abilities are very limited. But he will do great. He is working on the skills to become independent. Learning how to get around in a wheel chair. But it is all so very different and sometimes overwhelming.

Medical Update

Justin and family waited until 7:00 PM for his doctor to arrive. We were able to get answers to our many questions. It appears that all 4 of the main nerves in Justin's arm are damaged. The doctor does not expect this to worsen. It is too early to tell if the damage is permanent. They will do more testing next week. Justin will also be evaluated to see if it is appropriate for him to be moved to the rehab unit. Justin earnestly is ready to work hard to regain use of his body.
Justin had a rough day. He had a chest xray done. Between running a fever today and a tight chest concern for pnuemonia was high. It appears that he is not breathing deeply enough, and fluid is beginning to collect. Justin's left thigh (donor site) is massively swollen and extemely painful. Dr Cheng and the wound care team will unveil this area tomorrow at noon to determine what is causing the problem. Justin was rarely able to get comfortable throughout the day.
At this point Justin still has his left leg...it looks like he may be able to keep it however, the use will be limited at best. He is able to move one of his toes but the doctors say he will not be able to bend his knee.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers... they are what get us through.