Sunday, September 20, 2009

Britney doing much better

Britney has been doing much better the past 3 days. I drove back to Arizona the last two days and didn't get to put a post up. She has been very relaxed and more awake. She has been looking at us when we talk more and more. She blinked her eyes tight when her aunt Jan asked if she wanted her to read, and then she blinked tight again when Jan asked her if she wanted her to stop reading about an hour later. Her fevers are gone, and her blood pressures have been very good for the past few days. I spoke with Dr. Fischer, her new infectious disease doctor, and he said she is doing much better. The Baclofen test dose should be in the next few days. It takes a long time to set up because they had to find a Neuro Surgeon and a hospital who would put in the pump (it doesn't pay very well so not many surgeons or hospitals want to put them in). If the test dose works well they will put in the pump. Again they have to document very well to get the insurance to pay for it. There is a spasticity scaling system they do before and after the test dose. She has had her braces off for the past few days to get this done. She also had a blister on one of her elbows that has been healing. I'll put up a post when I know more about the test dose.

3 comments:

  1. Wonderful news! I plan on calling and talking to her again this week.I think I may schedule a flight for the first week in Dec. I will let you know. Always praying for you.

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  2. What trooopers you all are; Britney for fighting to get better and you for continuing to be such a steadfast and devoted advocate and husband. The Lord truly blessed her by making you her partner. I have you in my prayers every day, that comfort and faith will be yours and that progress will be constant.

    Barbara Proctor

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  3. You are an exceptional example of family,love, and faith. We continue to follow your posts and pray. Once trial is done, typically insurance will follow. Documentation, documentation, documentation....We pray ITP will speed recovery process. Stay strong. Fredy and Amy Toiber

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