November 18th, 2021

Rebecca Meyer, November 18, 2021

Today was a full day of Alyson’s last day of inpatient rehab and another 1/2 day of

caregiver training. We are out of here at noon tomorrow! 🥳🎉 Jerry & JoJo made it home

safely and will start moving some furniture around tomorrow to prepare the office to

become Alyson's bedroom.

In her morning PT she walked 153 feet with the walker. She had to take 4 breaks

because her BP drops in the morning. Mental note: make Vandy appointments no earlier

than 11am. In the afternoon PT session, she wrapped it up by walking 160 feet with the

walker without stopping (see pic). Prior to that also practiced walking up and down 4

steps (see pic) for the 3rd time. She practiced purposely getting out of the wheelchair

onto the floor and I learned how to get her back into the wheelchair. In OT she practiced

transferring from her wheelchair to an airplane wheelchair and then into the seat. Very

happy she practiced that because she learned the airplane wheelchair is very narrow

and feels different to get into since there are no arms.

We learned more about her Asia score that measures movement and feeling. The

assessment Alyson had when she arrived 4 weeks ago had a score of D at her C6, which

is where her break was. Yesterday she tested a D at her C7 so she is gaining more

movement and strength.

D=Incomplete: Motor function is preserved below the neurologic level, and most key muscles

below the neurologic level have a muscle grade that is greater than or equal to 3,

Her physical therapist just keeps saying it's a matter of time. We just need to wait for the

nerves to heal and talk to the muscles which need strengthened.

Our last Chicago dinner was Portillo’s - Chop Salad, cheese fries, and chocolate cake

shake. Thanks for joining us Mary & Jennifer!

Thank you for all the continued love, support and prayers near and far!

0 days of inpatient rehab left!!

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Comments

Can’t wait to (gently) hug your neck Alyson!! Safe travels back home!

—Morgan Watson, November 18, 2021

Glad you will be back in Nashville soon and that your outpatient treatment is here! Safe

travels ❤️

—Amy Zulewski, November 18, 2021

It does take time for things to heal. So glad you found a facility near home. Hugs and

safe travels.

—Tamara Wicks, November 19, 2021

CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU

—stephanie howard, November 19, 2021

Safe travels back "home" - You won't miss this weather one bit!! Best of luck in your

transition to the next chapter of rehab - you got this girl!!!! We are all cheering you on

and sending positive, healing vibes your way, always ❤️❤️❤️

—Dawn Greene, November 19, 2021