8:00 AM – Ashley will most likely be able to leave the hospital today provided the pyhsical therapists think she is good to go. We were able to speak to the neurosurgeon this morning. One blessing that has come out of having this surgeon in particular is that his own wife went through a similar surgery. He has, slowly (I think to balance reassurance and worry), shared his own story with us.
He told us that his wife was unable to speak for one month after her surgery. Even though he and his wife knew that this was a potential side effect it was still really scary for both of them after. All this is to reassure Ashley that it will take time for the feeling in her leg, hand and face to return. She will have good days and bad days but ultimately it is expected that she will regain feeling. They’ve started to back her off some of her medications, specifically the steroids they were using for inflammation and the anti-siezure medication. It seems the steriods were causing strange dreams and visions that consisted of scary faces coming toward Ashley.
We both thank you for all your positive thoughts, prayers and material support! We will never be able to thank you all enough. She has been fantasizing about getting in a jet-tub and getting clean! She’s also been able to hold baby Kolbe here and there over the last few days and he should be spending more time with us today.
9:30 AM – The pysical therapist stopped by and took Ashley for a walk. She was able to get around well but got tired pretty quickly. She will have to have a walker for a bit after leaving the hospital. They’re encouraging her to keep moving part, even if shes can’t feel them. That being said, both the neurosurgeon and the physical therapist have cleared Ashley to leave! Awaiting next steps.
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