Paul is awake now and has been frequently moving his arms and legs in the bed almost as if he were climbing. He has also begun to say words and sentences although what he says is not usually coherent.
Currently, his right eye is completely open, but his left remains closed. They do not think he can see right now, but they are hoping this is temporary and due to nerve damage.
Paul is experiencing symptoms related to "post-traumatic amnesia" which we are told include confusion, disorientation, agitation, restlessness, and repitition of words, ideas or actions. It sounds like he is repetitively moving his arms and legs and verbally focused on getting the casts off of his arms as he keeps saying, "I have to get these things off of my arms."
The doctors are anticipating that they will not be able to fly him home for about three months; however, they are beginning to discuss transferring him to a rehab center in Melbourne. We do not know when this will be yet. They are also planning to transfer him to a private room in the hospital to minimize noise which may agitate him in his current state. The doctors say this state of post-traumatic amnesia is normal and should subside at some point.
Tara
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That's amazing to hear! I'll continue to pray for his continued recovery!
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Thanks for the updates and for being there with him, which many of us wish we could... Go Paul go!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the updates! Paul is in my thoughts and prayers everyday and can't wait for him to come home. A couple of Pauls high school friends and I are planning to have a beef and beer to raise money for Paul. I will keep you updated on this. Thanks again Tara!
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