The doctor called this morning with great news. She said Mister improved significantly and attributed it to us visiting him. Since then, he’s been more alert and regained ability to move around and potty. The poor guy was scared and just needed his parents.
His recovery will be similar to last time, but should be a little easier due to a few reasons:
- We’ve done this before.
- He was not completely paralyzed this time.
- The injury is in his lower back instead of the middle.
But, complacency can cause problems of its own. So, we must remain vigilant.
The medication regiment is basically the same and includes carprofen (anti-inflammatory), methocarbamol (muscle relaxant), gabapentin (anti-convulsant, nerve pain), and trazodone (atypical SSRI, anxiety & sleep). Should he have trouble emptying his bladder, we also have diazepam to aid in bladder expression. Bladder expression is the act of compressing the bladder with your hands in order to encourage urination.
Right now, Mister is fast-asleep in his exercise pen. He even fell asleep in the car on the way home. It makes us happy knowing he can relax. We’re taking this opportunity to rest on the couch and watch college football. Well, I’m watching college football.
We have a long way to go. This journey doesn’t end after he’s recovered because he will never be fully recovered. These injuries have permanently altered his life and long-term health. All we can do is everything we can do, and we’re honored to have you alongside.
If you know anyone who would be interested in Mister’s story, please share it with them! I hope I can continue to bring joy and light to an otherwise grim situation.
That’s all for now,
Dylan and Evelyn
