More of Rick's Recovery Process

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His dad thought he might like some Sushi he had no difficulty; not even with the chopsticks! YUM!!

This was the first day he was outside 4-23-09
he had not tried to walk yet

Right before walking on 6-22-09

Finally able to move his left arm away from his body

First trip down the hall by himself

Stood without being held, holding on to parallel bar

Stood for 5min 30 sec

July is the beginning of the 5th month of recovery & he's doing GREAT!!!
New glasses to help him see better & a lift on left shoe to help him walk again!

Providence Traumatic Brain Injury Program

August 2009
after 1 week in the Traumatic Brain Injury Program

Eating a general diet, no thickened liquids & walking with a cane, GI tube removed!!
PRAISE the LORD!!!

Going home August 26th, less than 6 months after the accident!

On October 8th, 2009 surgery
A baclofen pump was inserted for 24/7 medication for muscle tone

October 29th, 2009
his 50th Birthday, he  rode the
stationary bike .3 of a mile.
PRAISE THE LORD!!!

November 27th
He rode 1.7 miles on stationary bike

November 30, 2009
The lift was removed from his shoe
December 1, 2009
Walking using a hoist he walked 200 yards, I was working hard on my recovery.

On December 10, 2009
Received a near fatal overdose from a nurse in which his
eye sight has been impaired & he hasn't been able to walk very well since.
I'm not giving up!
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