Noon Update – Nov. 4

Everything continues to improve for Megan each day. We are still expecting rehab to start Tuesday. She has been doing more and more for OT and PT. Today she stood for PT seven times plus she did a standing transfer to the toilet and back to her chair. She is working on playing clarinet each day and has done better and better with it.

The doctor came in for rounds and was very happy with her progress. He seems to think she may be done at rehab in as little as 2 weeks with how hard she pushes. She is still recovering from the sore on her heel and that is affecting how long she can stand to stand right now, but as that improves I believe she will get to the point where she can stand on her own for longer periods.

Today I helped her stand (the picture is from yesterday) and after the third time the therapist wanted to see how well Megan could get up on her own. She needed a little assist to get the initial momentum, but then we were just steadying her until she could get her balance, she did all the effort to get up and that is amazing.

Another nice benefit of standing more is the bruises in her leg from the ECMO cannulas are fading quickly.

Prayer Needs:

• Healing in her heel
• Continued recovery
• Rehab opening

Talitha cumi, good to see you standing!