From Jessica
10/29/2006
By: Jessica
Brian has been moved out of ICU to Room #566. It’s on the 5th floor - follow the signs. The nurse said they are pretty lenient with visiting hours as long as everyone is quiet and respectful of the people around them- don’t have too many people in there at once and close the door if you want to play music. Thanks!
Hi Everybody,
As Jamie reported, Brian had a great day on Thursday!! It was so great to sit there and talk to him. He remembered every story I told and answered every question I asked. He was trying very hard to speak- he mouthed words and he was able to grunt “yeah” and “no”. I brought him a card Olivia picked out for him and he loved it. He kept reaching for it and once he was able to grab it he smiled and kept staring at the card and looking at what she wrote to him. It was so sweet. He kept taking my hands and lifting them up to his neck/face- at first I was worried he was reaching for his tracheal tube, but then I hit me. His face and nose were itchy- he wanted me to scratch them for him. I sat there for 20 min scratching him and putting lotion on him. I could see a look of relief spread over his face. It was so awesome to sit there and see the “real” Brian in that bed. He still has a ton of hard work to do.
It seems the social worker from Kennestone misunderstood what the liaison from Shepherd said about his move to the center. The nurse then told me about it as the social worker understood it. Then unfortunately, I reported it to all of you. Here’s the real deal: He has been accepted- even with his Medicaid pending. But there are some things that have to happen first. Brian needs to be able to withstand at least 3 hours of Physical Therapy (PT) a day. He needs to be like he was on Thursday all the time. He is still in and out of awareness- he’s not consistently able to preform commands. He finally started PT Monday. But they are starting off slow. But as the nurse said to me- imagine someone broke both your legs- and then told you to dance. He needs more time to heal and get to the point that Shepherd will take him and be able to help him.
The hospital is now saying he does not need to stay there- It would be safer (too many germs at the hospital and his lungs are still fighting that infection- it is clearing up well though) to take him home or to move him to another facility where he can continue to receive daily PT. It is not a good idea for him to come home yet. He still needs professional care at this point- and I don’t have the experience to care for him like he needs. Without insurance it will be impossible to find in home care. Now, it’s a matter of finding a place that will take him as Medicaid Pending- that will work with him diligently to provide PT as well as keep him stimulated and well cared for- until he is at what they call “Rancho Level 4-5". Once he reaches that point- we will wait for a bed to open up at Shepherd. Then he will start the 4 week program - come home and continue out- patient therapy through Shepherd.
I am confident he will get to that point sooner than anyone expects. 4 weeks ago I was told he may die- 3 weeks ago I was told he may never open his eyes again- 2 weeks ago I was told he may never do more than stare-1 week ago I was told he may not remember me- and look at him now. Please keep praying for Brian- he still needs all our prayers, good thoughts, and support.
Thank you all so much for being here for Brian, and for me. I couldn’t have made it this far without you.
Thank you,
Jessica
P.S. Please mark your calendars to head to Sidelines Grille on Barrett Parkway for The Brian Hatton Benefit Concert this Thursday November 2nd. Featuring Jason “Lefty” Williams and Dino as well as other talented musicians. I hope to see you there!
By: Jessica
Brian has been moved out of ICU to Room #566. It’s on the 5th floor - follow the signs. The nurse said they are pretty lenient with visiting hours as long as everyone is quiet and respectful of the people around them- don’t have too many people in there at once and close the door if you want to play music. Thanks!
Hi Everybody,
As Jamie reported, Brian had a great day on Thursday!! It was so great to sit there and talk to him. He remembered every story I told and answered every question I asked. He was trying very hard to speak- he mouthed words and he was able to grunt “yeah” and “no”. I brought him a card Olivia picked out for him and he loved it. He kept reaching for it and once he was able to grab it he smiled and kept staring at the card and looking at what she wrote to him. It was so sweet. He kept taking my hands and lifting them up to his neck/face- at first I was worried he was reaching for his tracheal tube, but then I hit me. His face and nose were itchy- he wanted me to scratch them for him. I sat there for 20 min scratching him and putting lotion on him. I could see a look of relief spread over his face. It was so awesome to sit there and see the “real” Brian in that bed. He still has a ton of hard work to do.
It seems the social worker from Kennestone misunderstood what the liaison from Shepherd said about his move to the center. The nurse then told me about it as the social worker understood it. Then unfortunately, I reported it to all of you. Here’s the real deal: He has been accepted- even with his Medicaid pending. But there are some things that have to happen first. Brian needs to be able to withstand at least 3 hours of Physical Therapy (PT) a day. He needs to be like he was on Thursday all the time. He is still in and out of awareness- he’s not consistently able to preform commands. He finally started PT Monday. But they are starting off slow. But as the nurse said to me- imagine someone broke both your legs- and then told you to dance. He needs more time to heal and get to the point that Shepherd will take him and be able to help him.
The hospital is now saying he does not need to stay there- It would be safer (too many germs at the hospital and his lungs are still fighting that infection- it is clearing up well though) to take him home or to move him to another facility where he can continue to receive daily PT. It is not a good idea for him to come home yet. He still needs professional care at this point- and I don’t have the experience to care for him like he needs. Without insurance it will be impossible to find in home care. Now, it’s a matter of finding a place that will take him as Medicaid Pending- that will work with him diligently to provide PT as well as keep him stimulated and well cared for- until he is at what they call “Rancho Level 4-5". Once he reaches that point- we will wait for a bed to open up at Shepherd. Then he will start the 4 week program - come home and continue out- patient therapy through Shepherd.
I am confident he will get to that point sooner than anyone expects. 4 weeks ago I was told he may die- 3 weeks ago I was told he may never open his eyes again- 2 weeks ago I was told he may never do more than stare-1 week ago I was told he may not remember me- and look at him now. Please keep praying for Brian- he still needs all our prayers, good thoughts, and support.
Thank you all so much for being here for Brian, and for me. I couldn’t have made it this far without you.
Thank you,
Jessica
P.S. Please mark your calendars to head to Sidelines Grille on Barrett Parkway for The Brian Hatton Benefit Concert this Thursday November 2nd. Featuring Jason “Lefty” Williams and Dino as well as other talented musicians. I hope to see you there!
posted by Jamie at 4:57 PM
2 Comments:
We are so very proud of you Brian!! You are really fighting and beating the odds.
Keep up the good work!!!
Jessica, you continue to amaze us all.
We love you both,
Jamie and Greg
I've just come acrost this blog. This is amazing! It sounds like Brian is a real trooper. I just wanted you to know it's not just your family that's rooting for you. Everyone that this story touches is praying for you.
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