Kevin did really good today. He was pretty alert after the surgery and moving his left side really good still. He moves his head around and follows you around the room. I'm so greatful that the surgery parts are over we can move on to recovery.
Before I left today I spoke with his respatory Dr. He was pleased with Kevin's progress and agreed to switch out his trach for a smaller one that can be plugged and he will be able to talk with this kind. We're not sure yet if he can or not, but we're surly gonna try and at lease begin speach therapy. He plans to do this tomorrow. This is not a surgery, just a switch out that they will do right there at bedside.
So the next part is finding a rehab center that best fits our needs. We we're refered to one here in tampa, but I was very unpleased with the interaction I've received so far and they are not willing to allow Maya to come up and see her Daddy at this facility so I put a stop to that one with the quickness!! While it is in my best intrest that Kevin gets the best care possible, I strongly believe that Family is an important part of therapy and rehabilitation and will not settle for anything less. At this time we are looking at transfering him to Tampa General Hospital's Rehab center or he will stay at Bayfront in St. Pete and complete rehab there. Of course I'd prefer to have him closer to home at Tampa General, but if thats not whats ment for us then I will be just as happy if he stays at Bayfront because I know they will continue to take good care of him as they have from day one. Both centers will allow Maya to visit so those are the two options I've decited on. They are running the insurance info today and should know more about it tomorrow.
Thats all for now, today was a good day. Thank you for all the prayers...God is good!!
Love,
Kim
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this is graet news, i hope you get the rehab you want, you know whats best for him and the family, im just happy that surgery didnt set him back we only want to move forward, and with the lords hand and all the prayers he will make it through this, we all will
GREAT NEWS Kevin got through that surgery ok....PRAISE JESUS! Kim...I think you are absolutely right on when you say how important family being around is to Kevin's rehabilitation. I can't believe they wouldn't want his child to be there to interact with him, and give him the joy a Daddy gets from seeing his children. You and Maya are an integral part of Kevin's progress in rehab. Your presence along with Maya's are soooooo important as is anyone and anything else that helps Kevin strive to make progress each day. Thank God he has you fighting for him Kim. Love, Lori
Kimmie,
Just keep trusting that God will provide the exact care for Kevin each and every day that he needs. The Lord has provided thus far in a magnificent way, I know he will meet all of our needs.
Love,
Dad
I really hope he gets into the Tampa General Rehab facility. I can't wait to here him talk and laugh at all the complaints of pinching whatever else irritated him. Let it out Kevin! ; ) I really can't wait til Maya can visit her Daddy...how wonderful that will be. Love you Kimmie!
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