Monday thru Wednesday 1st week at Rehab

Monday was not a very good day for Tyler. He was so extremely tired. He was only able to participate in 2 therapy sessions and then back to sleep. He was able to eat some breakfast and a little lunch but was cranky and sleepy. The speech therapist wanted to observe Tyler at dinner to determine if he could be upgraded to a regular diet with no theraputic dinning. Ty was able to eat normally and therefore can now go on a regular diet. I wonder if the food will be any better!!

Tuesday was a much better day! Tyler woke up by himself at 8:15 and had a good breakfast. He was in good spirits and seemed like the old Tyler again. Laughing and joking around!! He attended physical therapy at 9:30 and then came back to his room to sleep. He didn't wake up until 2:00 when it was time for speech therapy. He ate his lunch while doing his therapy and joked around with the therapist. Good going Tyler!! He also attended occupational therapy with a little push from the therapist then off to physical therapy. He worked very hard in the afternoon. The therapists are working on his short-term memory, cognitive skills, balance and the weakness in his left leg. Slowly but surely he is improving.

Tuesday dinner was a lot of fun. Tyler's friends Amanda, Travis and Sean were there and we all had some good fun and laughs. Ty certainly enjoyed himself and the best part of the day for Ty was getting his cell phone back. Teenagers!! You got to love them!!

Wednesday was also a good day. We were concerned that Tyler might just be so tired after his busy day on Tuesday but that did not seem the case. Dr. Larson woke him before 8 and Tyler was very responsive to his questions. Even making a few jokes. Dr. Larson said that Tyler's left leg is getting stronger but he still has a way to go. That is okay we will take it one day at a time.

He had speech therapy at 8:45 then physical therapy at 9:30. He came back to his room for some rest and then had lunch at noon. Tyler decided that he had better take a nap before his therapy in the afternoon so took an hour long nap. It is very good that Tyler understands that he needs to pace himself. Joey's mom and his sister Stephanie came in to visit at 2:00 and we had some good laughs before his afternoon therapy began. He had occupational therapy at 2:15 and physical therapy at 3:30. Therapy went well. Tyler worked hard. He is definately beginning to understand how serious his injury is. He understands that his left leg is not working all that well. He also started reading this blog and it kind of spooked him.

He took a shower after his sessions and by the time he was finished several of his friends showed up. We ordered pizza and had dinner outside on the patio. Ty tried doing a wheely in his wheel chair but mom was right there to stop him in the act. Just what we need another accident!!

Ty's recovery is truly amazing to all of us. Dr. Larson calls him one of the incredibles. Yes, Tyler is incredible. He is loved by many people. Thanks to all of you again for your love and prayers!! Please comment on this blog so Tyler knows that you all love him.