Category Archives: Updates

We had to take Chris back to the ER at Methodist Hospital last night.  He’s been having problems with his digestive tract the past couple of weeks, which culminated in vomiting and the nurse at RIOSA having to “decompress” (remove … Continue reading →

So Chris was diagnosed with a mild urinary tract infection last week (after the seizures), but the results came back from Methodist this evening, and it’s a combination of Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii. A. baumannii (and E. coli) are … Continue reading →

The neurologist at RIOSA was slowly ramping up the dosage of a Ritalin-like psychostimulant, in an effort to prod Chris into a more alert state.  Seizures are an occasional side effect. Chris started having seizures this morning after his first … Continue reading →

Another long overdue update, and some great news to report!  The important news first:  Chris is back in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting, at HealthSouth RIOSA in San Antonio!  The departure from Gracy Woods Nursing Center here in Austin was … Continue reading →

On Thursday, I took some photos of what’s happening in the outpatient therapy my parents setup for Chris at the start of the year.  Maybe it’ll make it a little more clear what’s involved with traumatic brain injury rehabilitation? My … Continue reading →

We took a trip down to campus last Sunday on Cap Metro’s MetroAccess service, our first trip just for the fun of it.  Felt pretty liberating to be out with students and folks just enjoying the sunny day in Austin…  … Continue reading →

Figured I’d make some time to post an update. The HealthSouth outpatient therapy my folks arranged at the start of the month continues to go well, and it seems like it’s helping Chris.  It’s three times a week, with an … Continue reading →

We’re in the new year and are determined to make this Christopher’s year! We’re working with an Austin rehab facility that we are feeling very comfortable with and have received many very positive leads and comments from readers of the … Continue reading →

Hope everyone was able to enjoy the holiday break, and “Merry Christmas!”, for folks that celebrate it. We bundled my brother up on Christmas morning, wheeled him a 1/2 mile or so over to my apartment complex, and carried him … Continue reading →

We’re going to break out the birthday cake this afternoon around 5pm at the nursing home, but folks are welcome to stop by any time before or after that. Happy birthday, Chris.