'Physical Therapy' at HEALTHSOUTH Begins

Today, Leif transferred from University Hospital ICU to the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital at Drake Center.  His cognitive functions are intact.  His memory is good.  His humor is with him.  He is in good spirits! He has a great appetite.  VSS. Lab values are stable.  He continues to have headaches for which he is being treated with pain medication. His blood sugars remain stable.  All of his IVs have been removed!!  Yeah!!  He is struggling with weak motor skills on the left side of his body. [Mainly left leg and arm] These will be strengthened through ‘physical therapy’ at HealthSouth. Leif’s left eye has some peripheral vision issues and needs our prayers. Friends, please continue to pray that this time spent at HealthSouth will be very productive for Leif’s healing and rehabilitation. Day #1 of ‘physical therapy’ starts tomorrow morning. Exercising, physical therapy, proper diet, and rest are key components this week. Thank you, my friends, for bearing Leif’s burden into the presence of the Lord. Our Lord is caring and concerned also, and He will take Divine Action as we bear our heartfelt requests unto Him. Thank you Lord!  Let us look forward to this day with faithful anticipation of Leif’s improvements! Thanks to all the doctors, nurses, therapists, medical staff and blog friends that have helped Leif and are continuing to help him in his recovery. God Bless!

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