MEDICAL UPDATE WED 11:23PM
GOOD NEWS: Cody got his staples out!!! 63 staples and he saved the last staple pulled for the book. He did great!! He got his imaging scan and we will get the results tomorrow. We were at the hospital from 3:30 to 8:30 mostly waiting for prescriptions we were very happy to get back home needless to say.
Dr. Ledyard is happy with his progress and used a gentle hand removing the staples. I did take a bunch of photos during the process which I am sure helped her focus.
We have rehab tomorrow as usual, and Cody will be and has been focusing on his balancing which is one of the more challenging aspects of his recovery. The hearing does play a part in this as well and will take some time getting used too. He is doing really well and we are packing on some pounds so all is good on that front.
I will let you know asap about the test results thank you all for your help and support it is inspiring!!
For Now Until Then
Draven
Dr. Ledyard is happy with his progress and used a gentle hand removing the staples. I did take a bunch of photos during the process which I am sure helped her focus.
We have rehab tomorrow as usual, and Cody will be and has been focusing on his balancing which is one of the more challenging aspects of his recovery. The hearing does play a part in this as well and will take some time getting used too. He is doing really well and we are packing on some pounds so all is good on that front.
I will let you know asap about the test results thank you all for your help and support it is inspiring!!
For Now Until Then
Draven
Ouch...63 staples pulled. Good thing I sent a care package and should be in mailbox on Friday.
You all are doing so well, and the way you approach this thing called TBI reminds me of when I function best. Take each day as it comes, making it the best possible day with in my grasp and laughing often....the future takes care of itself. I know you have the laughing down Cody, with that wicked sense of humor. Thanks for your example, and here's to a great Thursday.
Mrs B
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Yo Cod-man!
Keep kickinthat booty! You are doing awesome! Glad to be home I bet! Your recovery and support received has been very inspirational!
Thanks Team Marshall for all the updates!
Hugs and goodness from the Salzano casa!
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Thanks for keeping us informed. Cody, you are amazing. Probably for you your progress isn't happening quick enough but for all of us who have been reading your blog - we are in utter awe of your recovery. I hope to one day meet you on the slopes and say hi! Keep up the great progress. Vicky and Meredith
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Draven, some day I hope to meet you. I am so impressed by your intense, loving care of Cody that you will be a life long example for my kids of how siblings should take care of each other. Each day I follow your updates as if I were Cody's mother and find myself holding my breath when there is any medical uncertainty pending. Today is the FIS downhill in La Parva and I have Cody very present in my thoughts.
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Cody... so happy you got the staples out!!! Keep up the good work ... I am sending positive thougts and prayers to help you with your balance ... it will get better .... you are amazing ... just take one day at a time ...
Draven ... your unselfish and generous dedication to Cody's recovery is truly an inspiration to all ... please take some time for YOU ... someone should be giving you a massage regularly ... the stress must be not so easy on your back... try to take l/2 hr. a day to do something for YOU ...
Love,
Carol/Mama
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hey Cody - Doug and I got our thinkcody tees yesterday! i think i will take mine for a run tomorrow, since i'm attempting a personal goal for the first time.
the utah article was nice, but my fave was the ski racing one! you looked so healthy!
keep on plugging with that balance work and stick to you schedule. and you better not be giving Draven a hard time, given that Draven is a complete saint!
best wishes from Southern VT -
sarah d
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Yea Cody! Another big step in healing! No more staples!!! Skip and I are in VT and loving being home! It's beautiful here! Miranda came across some old photos and she said Mom, guess who that is!...I said,Cody!!! I think she said they were from 6th grade...we had a good chuckle,
Love,
Paris,Skip,and Miranda
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Codeman...I've been away for a while, but have been thinking about you often. Read the article, it was great and you look great...such a stud.
Wish I could attend the halloween bash. Hope it goes well and I'll be channeling positive energy and prayers from Praha!
-m
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Cody,
Although we have never met, I grew up racing with your sister Chelsea and my younger brother Dustin recently went to Chile with Tucker.
I just wanted to say that your determination is incredible and your positive attitude and hard work are exemplary! Keep fighting! There are a lot of people in Stowe, Vermont praying and rooting for you!
Be well,
Shelly Martin
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YEAH!!!! Goodbye STAPLES! Hello Vitamin E cream!!!! (good for healing scars...unless you like them!
So glad things are going well. I will write more later. Sorry I've been gone for a bit....a little set-back myself. We all have them!
Keep up the great work and remember to get plenty of rest...ALL OF YOU!
ps....I got my "THINK CODY" shirt today and I'm excited to wear it this weekend! Thank you!
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Draven - talk to the therapists about a Wii balance board - it has some great exercises and "games" that help with balance!
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Yea! No more icky staples in the frigging head! Do you feel the space... the freedom...the bliss? That,is the "stuff of life". There is no limit to it's freedom, or your's. Love, Me
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