Just a quick update for those interested in what's going on with me:
I'm allegedly supposed to be realeased from the hospital tomorrow (I'll believe that when I see it!) and head to an acute-rehab facility tomorrow. The difference for me being there is that they're more adept at dealing with people with spinal chord injuries, and since I'm off IV medications now, it really makes more sense for me to focus on adapting to what life will be like now rather than sitting on my back staring at the ceiling all day. I've had 4 MRIs, a cat scan, ultrasounds, vision test, blood work, and I'm not really sure the doctors are any closer to figuring out exactly what it is that's gone wrong with my body, but they're ready to let me out of here and start tackling what's ahead.
I'm so anxious to breath fresh air (as much of that as you can find in Los Angeles!). I haven't been outside since Monday the 26th, so I'm really hoping that tomorrow is my transfer day to the rehab facility and I can take a breath of outside air. The rehab center is about 30 minutes from here, and my mom and girlfriend are still here with me each day, making sure I don't get discouraged and spending a lot of time with me.
Physical therapy is a challenge, and it's something that I never really thought I'd have to deal with. I guess you take little things like a healthy body for granted, but now it's a challenge just to get comfortable to sleep at night. I'm hanging in there as best as I know how, and in the words of a great man....."Some days are better than others."
I look like a goon, but this was a big moment for me: Ditching the hospital gown for a bit and putting on sweat pants and a t-shirt. I'm a die-hard Seattle Mariners fan, so the clothes brought a huge smile to my face.
Thanks again for your thoughts, concerns, and prayers.
-Jeremy
"In summer I can taste the salt in the sea
There's a kite blowing out of control on a breeze
I wonder what's gonna happen to you
You wonder what has happened to me"
I sure wonder what has happened to you Jeremy...this is all still good news, please do your best at the physical therapy, I know it in my heart that you will come through as good as new
