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RSL in hospital

Although I'm slightly disappointed that the nurse didn't try for some creative topiary with the beard. :)
 
Great to have all the updates Susan. My wife, who has been through this when I had my stroke, she says "From one Susan to another, a long road... but the end is worth it.". :)
 
5 days ago I said 267 different people in the first 300 posts had posted in this thread. I just counted again. Another 47 people have posted since. This makes a total of 314 people who have posted in this thread.

Glad Robert is recovering. I hope he makes a full recovery.
 
Best wishes Robert and Susan, and hopes for increasing improvements and ongoing recovery.

Robert, I admire your efforts to shine the light of truth in the dark places of ignorance and avarice.
 
Referring to the trimming of Robert's beard, RSL's Better Half wrote:
Robert was not happy when he heard what they were doing! He's had that beard at least 25 maybe 30 years! When they were done, they loosened his restraint (he kept trying to pull things out) and allowed him to feel that his beard was still indeed there. He lifted his arm up and touched his beard all on his own.
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The words that moved me were "on his own."

Go, Robert, Go!!
 
Hi Forumites!

Well, today was another good day. I arrived at the hospital at 8:30 this morning and Robert appeared to be sleeping comfortably. I decided not to wake him because I knew his mom and seestor Janie would arrive by noon, Jim was coming back up from San Diego just to see his baby brother's baby blue eyes, and Trish would be here after work. The neck-thingy was supposed to be some time today as well, so I figured he was going to have a full day.

They took him away at about 4 pm for another ct scan, but not before he allowed Janie and Jim to see his baby blues. Mom was under the weather, so did not come today. As of 6 pm they still had not done the neck-thingy. Maybe they needed the results of the ct scan before doing the procedure, I don't know. I will demand answers tomorrow.

Before I left, I spent several minutes (maybe 20) alone with Robert. His right eye was about half open and his left was open just a slit the whole time. He was looking around, appearing to assess everything around him, including me. He still has the ventilator, so he can't even try to talk. But he held my hand and squeezed it many times. He squeezed Jim's hand as well, which pleased Jim. He also held hands with his best buddy, John, today - which made John a little uncomfortable. They don't hold hands, you see. But it's the only way Robert can express his gratitude to people.

So, a little more alert for a longer period. Waking up is a tough job! He seems to be having a little difficulty swallowing. Luckily he is on a continuous feed directly into his tummy. But saliva is difficult for him to manage, so they suction still. And he doesn't like that at all.

Slightly better than yesterday. I'll take slightly better. That's fine with me.

Much love,
Susan
 
Person number 315 posting to wish RSL a complete recovery from stroke and beardectomy. I'm a great admirer of his stand for the truth and calm in the midst of rabid woo-dom. The world needs more like him.

:bouquet::bouquet::bouquet:
 
Darat, I think there is a minor problem with the scheme you've set up to keep updates in the other thread. I subscribe to that thread so I can stay informed but it turns out that when you add Susan's post, it does not trigger a subscription notice. This defeats one purpose of that thread which is to let subscribers know when there is news.
 
This should have made the mainstream news. Has it? Local papers and electronic outlets in Robert's hometown should be covering this. The man is internationally recognised and even adored.

All the best to Robert and family from someone who doesn't know you.
 
SezMe said:
Darat, I think there is a minor problem with the scheme you've set up to keep updates in the other thread. I subscribe to that thread so I can stay informed but it turns out that when you add Susan's post, it does not trigger a subscription notice. This defeats one purpose of that thread which is to let subscribers know when there is news.
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Damnation. We'll have to go to a Moderated thread.
 
Whatever. Just keep us informed on how you've set it up. And, of course, coordinate with Susan so keeping us updated is as easy as possible on her.

"Damnation"? You're not, perchance, referring to your devoted fans here on the other side of the pond, are you? :) :)

ETA: If you have not done so, I think Susan's #475 should be posted in that thread.
 
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