Sorry for the long delay between posts, but we have been trying to settle back into some sort of a routine around here. Yale got to Hopkins Bayview rehab last Monday (2/2). They had him in a rather unprivate observation suite for a couple of days and then moved him to a private room, but still on the vent/trach floor (although he had neither).
Yesterday, he got to moved "downstairs" to the true rehab floor. I haven't seen it yet, but I gather that it is much less medicalized, populated by much less sick folk and has better amenities like a buffet style dining room, large-screen TV lounge etc. I'll be over there later today.
Prior to the move, we had an impressive meeting with dad's entire care team - at least 10 people including the attending physician, PT and OT therapists, PAs (physician assistants), social workers and patient care advocates. It went very well and they were all pleased and surprised at dad's capacity for, and pace of, recovery. That being said, they all reiterated that this was quite a blow, and that he still had several weeks of work ahead just to get up and about. They also said that the pneumonia had taken a toll on his lungs and that his respiratory function will be a continuing issue.
Cindy (my wife) and I are currently looking at options for Yale to stay in Baltimore for at least a while longer after he is done with residential rehab, as he doesn't, at least at the moment, feel like going back to living alone in his apartment in the City.
I have received many emails recently expressing well wishes for my dad. Thanks again, for everyone's care and concern.
David
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