New update from Andrew

Andrew Pickles

Just a short update. Most of physical problems are now clearing up. Although the infection is still present we are not getting attacks of pneumonia, the coughing fits are reducing and the surgical work is all done and appears to be healed OK.
The tracheotomy is still in place as he can cough up quite a lot of stuff, but this is being treated and is reducing. We have seen signs that he is starting to swallow, which is the first step towards getting the trach. removed .
So the work that LGI can do is nearly over and we are now looking towards rehabilitation. There are now many signs that he can hear us and respond and we need to identify the best place for him so that he can be brought out of coma and this awareness can be accelerated.
The occupational therapists are working on this and we have a meeting within the next few days.
That’s all for now, as soon as we know more we will let you know.

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  Barbara Hunt many thanks for this fantastic update xx my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through all this xx come on adam... you can do it.. xxx

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  Rachel Whatley A welcomed update, thank u x as kathryn said, I still think of you everyday x x

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  Barbara McGaffey Wonderful! Hugs to all. Sawadee kaa

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  Judith Mitchell This is such uplifting news. Thank you so much for taking the time to update at 8.31. You remain in my prayers. Judith ( Devon) x

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  Sarah Norwell Always good to hear positive news. Thinking of you all, as always xxx

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  Maria Leisha Thanks Andrew.. Love to you all <3

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  Sylvain Delhommeau Thanks for the update Andrew. All the best to you, Adele and Adam.

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  Gina Thompson Thank you Andrew. Love to you all.XX

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  Chandy Chima Like many, we check on here every day for news, so it's good to get this update Andrew. And we just wanted to say again, you are in our thoughts and if there is anything at all that we can do for you or Adam, please just ask. Love, Bob and Chandy xx

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  Robyn Kearns Thanks for the update Andrew, great to hear from you, as ever thinking of you all loads, loads of love x x

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