We had a wicked busy day!
Rob saw the doctor this morning. He felt it best to let the neurologist handle Rob's prescriptions, but did prescribe an antidepressant. He didn't feel Rob needed a referral to an orthopedic specialist for his hand. Like Gaylord, Dr. Habashy told Rob it's sprained, probably from the bike's handlebar. However, he sent Rob for an x-ray to be sure.
We had to bring a copy of the discharge paperwork from Gaylord to Troop D and sign medical releases for Trooper Hunt to obtain Rob's records for her investigation of the accident.
In between dropping of Rob's script and picking up the medication at the pharmacy, Rob had an opthalmalogist appointment. It was extensive and informative, but it's not Rob's 'vision' that's the problem. His double vision is a miscommunication between his eyes and his brain. Like me, he could get prism lenses that would help bring images together. However, as his brain heals he won't need corrective lenses. Since he'd need two separate pair, one for near and the other for distance, we'd be spending another $800 on glasses. The doctor feels it would be best to have Rob treat with a Traumatic Brain Injury Vision Therapy Specialist from Guilford, Dr. Padula. He says Dr. Padula is worth the drive and works wonders. His office is going to call in the referral and make an appointment tomorrow.
I'm so tired! Of course, I'm trying to coordinate two of us having all kinds of doctors to see. My calendar's beginning to look like a nightmare. :S
We should be hearing from Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy tomorrow to schedule Rob's evaluations. Things are about to get very hectic!
Tomorrow, though, Rob and I are going to bake a cake and celebrate the 16 year anniversary of the day we met and will be thanking God that we still have each other. :)
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