Great News

I got in right before the doctor this morning. He said Tony's CT Angiogram was negative for any more clots. Therefore, he doesn't think she should have another stroke anytime soon. She will be on a regimen of low-dose aspirin when she goes home.

I asked the doctor what was the likely cause. He said this is what they call a cryptic attack -- meaning they don't know for sure what could cause this. He does think a probable cause is the high blood pressure which hasn't been under control since she had a grade 3 concussion in 2007 (ironically, she had never had high blood pressure prior to that injury). They are trying a new blood pressure medication. What we are going to do on our part is exercise and eat right. This was a huge wake up call for both of us. The doctor told her to start with walking until she builds up strength. Once she does that, we will look into getting her into water aerobics and tennis -- two forms of exercise she loves.

Speaking of walking, Tony was able to walk around the whole unit today (yesterday she only walked to just outside her room). She was also able to take a shower and wash her own hair. She is very excited about this, because she is becoming more and more self-sufficient.