Tuesday 16 October 2012

Latest update from Andrew

Apologies for the huge gap once again....


  • Andrew Pickles
    Hi, latest update. The hospital are doing a lot of tests on Adam at the moment, mainly to determine where the best place is for the continuing rehabilitation. We are not going to know the results from this for maybe another two to three weeks. We will post these to the website as soon as we know them.

    The current situation is that he is still in a coma. The cranioplasty appears to have been successful with no infections. He is looking good now. Signs of awareness continue to improve but these are still slight. The occupational therapists are aware of more than we are, so we are waiting for the full report. After physio and OT he is extremely tired and we have been advised to let him rest more rather than encouraging him to respond.

    Over the past few days the coughing fits have decreased. The physio and the time sat in the wheelchair is helping in this respect. To correct one misunderstanding, he is not being wheeled about – the wheelchair offers him the best form of support for his body and head in an upright position. It remains in his room at all times.

    So, for now, improving physically and in awareness, but still a long way to go. As soon as we have more we will let you all know.
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    • You, Rachel Cheney, Maria Leisha, Cafrin Hart Le and 92 others like this.
    • Kirsty Burnell Thank you for the update, thinking about you all daily and willing Adam to wake. xxx
    • June Wademan Thanks for the update. Love to you and Adele. XXX
    • Judith Mitchell Dear Andrew and Adel

      Really heart warming to have the update and so wonderful to hear the coughing fits have decreased, whilst signs of awareness have increased. He is obviously a great fighter and has breathed in your positivity, love and faith. Although he may still have a long way to go it is amazing but not surprising that he has travelled such a distance already in his recovery, given the amount of love prayers and faith in his resilience that continue to surround him and you both from so many people. 



      I do hope you are able to take some time also to revitalise your stamina, energy levels too with some TLC times for yourselves. Some one said to me if you don’t also look after and feed yourself you have nothing left to give anyone else when they need it!! However, you both truly are an enigma in your dedication patience and perseverance and my prayers continue to be with you all.



      God bless you all 

      Love Judith Mitchell ( Devon)
      11 October at 19:27 via  · Like · 3
    • Maria Stead Thank you for the update... Still in our thoughts and prayers x
      11 October at 20:05 via mobile · Like · 1
    • Sylvain Delhommeau Thank you for the update. It is nice to hear that there are continuing signs of improvement. Keep strong, you are doing an amazing job.
    • Nicola Gorsuch Thank you Andrew. Like everyone I think about his progress and just hope he keeps making lots of progress x
    • Veryan Blake Thank you so much for the up-dates. This has touched so many people and I know that we all appreciated you taking the time to keep us informed. x
    • Cafrin Hart Le Thank you Andrew, this is good to hear. As ever, love to you all. Xxx
    • Phil Gott Thanks for the update Andrew. That sounds like good, steady progress.
    • David G Mccabe Thanks Andrew. Looking forward to some good results in a couple of weeks. Sounds like they might be considering a move for Adam?
    • Annie Berry Yeah, I was thinking the same as David. Again, thanks for the update Andrew; Rich and I really appreciate it. Love to you all x
    • Colin Peters Slow but sure. It's good to know that Adam is improving. Just keep it up Adam. You'll get there.
    • Paula Cat You are all in our thoughts and heart as always. Thank you for taking the time to keep us posted of Adam's continuing recovery. Lots of love to you all. Xxx
    • Steve Parrott As always, our thougts are with you all. Thank you for the updates and keep strong.

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