Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Latest Update

Just got back from the hospital. Dave was on Fire! The nurse took him off the sedation when we arrived and it wasn't long before the big man was moving all around. He was clenching his fists, flexing his quads and turning his head from side to side. The nurse came back in and tried to get Dave to do things, "Dave, squeeze my hand." No luck. After a while we decided to give it a shot ourselves. Huge Success! Upon command Dave squeezed each hand (left and right specifically), raised each leg, stuck out his tongue, and pretty much gave us the finger (almost!). It was the BTD show for sure! We had a room full of people cheering, but Dave wasn't quite ready to open his eyes. But, the doctor walked in and said, "Dave, you just made my night". The doc also told us that he ordered the head pressure monitor removed in the morning. After that he'll take an MRI and see how Dave is looking on the inside. Sounds like tomorrow could be a big day!

8 comments:

  1. BIG D ---- go big guy ! the post bought tears to the eyes, rolling right down the cheeks..

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  2. There's no challenge Big Dave can't conquer!
    Great blog space Sarah! i felt like i was right there in the room with you.
    Yeah Tall Dave see you soon!

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  3. what great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. What fabulous news to wake up to. Get some Dave!

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  5. That's so exciting! I'm so happy to hear progress :)

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  6. Awesome news! So happy for BTD! I like how he would respond to family and friends but not nurses- says a lot about human connection and how much certain people being there for you means!!!!

    Nice work guys! Big hearts. Made my day.

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  7. Dave looked awesome this morning! They took the monitor out so we now can fully appreciate the sweet skullet they gave him. Scott and I had a really nice moment with BTD this morning. He is fighting so hard...he will be back with us shortly!! I am sure he is looking forward to flashing Bo Jo (AKA Gangsta Hippie) a few more times today! Hang in there Sarah...he'll be back soon.

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  8. Great to hear the big man is coming around. I'm sure we'll see himup and running soon. Keep gettin better Dave and we'll be crushing beers soon enough.

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