The brace. So limiting, yet so necessary! A big day in rehab is the day the C-collar (similar to a dog cone - haha) comes off. For AJ, that day is set for 6-8 weeks after his surgery. So, he has 4 weeks under his belt and 2-4 weeks to go. When the on-call doctor came by today, AJ showed him that he could support his neck and move it around (all with the collar on), thus he did not need the collar anymore. We were surprised when the doctor's answer was that it seems like AJ needs a tighter collar! So, the petition backfired and we decided not to make mention of the torture device again. Instead, we taped this reminder on the wall:
In all honesty, AJ wonders how he will feel without the brace. The only time the brace is removed is right after showering. His head is immobilized as the pads in the brace are changed. During that time AJ's neck feels very vulnerable! Hopefully, it will be a pleasurable experience when the brace comes off instead of a hidden challenge.
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