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Been a few months - tried logging in but had some errors- guess i got in now
Mohamed Farhaan - has regained 80% speech - more strength in upper body
EATS him self ( a lot might i add) - gaining weight now - need to implement a diet and some exercise - still a bit emtional
still has spasms in both legs - contemplating going on this drug for spasms - spoke to neurologist - he said that spasms caused by inflamation of nerve - will take years for this to subside if it ever does
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Too busy with Farhaan, work and settling into the new place. Farhaan has so far made remarkable recovery. Head control is perfect, swallowing action is almost perfect. He started using his right hand to write stuff (color, drawings, and small sentences). Although his dominant side is the right, he tends to use his left for all attempts at activities.
As for speech, he tries to talk. He can call Ma, say "No", Say "Yes" and a few other words. I encourage him to try to use his speech
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Farhaan had the peg removed last week Tuesday, under anesthetic. The part of the peg in the stomach broke off. Came home on Wednesday. Passed out the peg on Friday around 11 am.
Difficult at home, carry to bath, get into tub with him but much fun. The tub is a huge one in this new house.
Farhaan enjoys playing TV games (basic ones) on one of the satellite channels. Just today he changed the channel to a music one and asked me to take him to the window to look out. Stood by hims
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Farhaan will have his stomach peg removed next week and then he will be discharged from hospital. I was very scared when i was told this. I had this idea that Farhaan will only be discharged when he is almost well. I guess his healing will have to continue at home.
He will be reviewed for two weeks by this school "Open Air" to see if they will register him for next year as a student. Things just happen in a flash - leaving you feeling like things are happening beyond your control. A
very very very concerned
Had a meeting with the neurologist and therapists yesterday. They are extremely happy with Farhaan's improvement.
I am worried. He can move his hands (left) much better, swallow much better and balance himself when sitting but thats all. Will he improve? Will he Talk again? Will he walk again? is it too early (almost 3 months since stroke)
I am not getting any more reassurance - i am confused
Is this how my son gonna be.........................
more positive news
Yesterday, a new PT got Farhaan to walk, with lotsa aid tho.
He made the movements slowly but intentions were there.
Still a bit flacid around the stomach.
Hi guys
Farhaan had his second massage yesterday
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yes yes i cant stop smiling..........
After the Olive Oil massage (more like bath), he settled and prepared for his daily dose of Star Trek (yes i converted my son into a Trekkie), while watching from the corner of me eye i could see Farhaan got his left hand index finger in his nose picking away - have a jolly good time. I did not want to startle him; i just acted like i did not see. A few minutes la
Yesterday, Farhaan had his first massage from this guy from Kuwait - he apparently came to South Africa a year ago. His name is Mohamed Deedat. He spent about 45 minutes in massage with olive oil - head to toe. I noticed that Fahaan's little hand movement became faster. He also lifted both his legs (bending knees like frogger).
Looks promising - the massager says he will do about 6 more massages and we will see great results.
I have nothing to lose - Farhaan was happy with the massage
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