i think that the fact he can feel his feet is a good sign keep up your spirits i will keep my fingers crossed for you

Feeling iin his feet and toes is a good sign.

Many times what appears to be "paralysis" is really being caused by swelling in the spinal area and as the swelling goes down, more and more feeling returns.

It is important that he gets physical therapy, regardless of what he can and can't feel because it will keep the muscles from atrophying. In otherwords keep them functioning and moving properly.

Only time will tell how much movement and feeling returns to his body.

The fact that he is young and fit does have a tremendous affect on his recovery, as does his attitude and determination as well.

He needs all the support he can get and so do you. Ask the hospital if there is someone that you can talk with to deal with your fears and keep your spirits up.

He may have a long tough road ahead of him to get back on his feet, but with good medical care and support, you will both get through this.

Good luck and my prayers are with you and your boyfriend.

and Please keep us posted on his progress and on you as well.

Fran

Thank you so much for your kind post. I am staying very optimistic and am praying. I will keep you updated with any changes.

Glad to give you some encouragement and be supportive. As I said before, time will tell all and it's only been a couple of days. It could take quite a few weeks to get full answers and maybe longer.

Please keep us posted and I will continue prayers for both of you.

Fran

ok, so, he woke up today and he can feel when we touch his entire body!! This has to be a good sign!

hi am glad ure bf is getting better and its a gr8 sign if he can feel you touching him, it means he is improving, i think that you need to stay positive in order for him to be confident to get better if he sees u r supporting him (which i know you will be) he will keep being positive good luck i hope he better soon

It's an excellent sign, sounds wonderful. Hope his recovery continues to improve every day.

It's wonderful also, that you are there to support him all the way.

Fran

worriedaboutmyman

How are you and your boyfriend doing?

Let us know how all is

Fran

He is doing better. He has regained the feeling throughout his entire body now! But he still has no movement from his chest down. He is able to control his bowels though. He has been on a ventilator this whole time and he just got off of that today! And he is starting eating tomorrow.

Sounds like good news to me. Slow, but steady progress is good. The fact that he has bowel control is an excellent sign along with the removal of the vent yesterday is wonderful news.

My prayers are with both of you, and please continue to keep us updated on the progress for both of you.

Fran