Currently Melody is making very good progress. It is too early to declare the full impact of the coma, especially given the trauma to the body of the procedure itself (maybe more on that later). However, Melody is not on any pain medication (first time in two years) and she slept on her side for the first time in two years. (Great signs!) Tomorrow she transitions to the hotel for continued recovery--a very fast pace. So, all in all we are very, very encouraged. Dr. Cantu said that the key is to take it slow and change your lifestyle accordingly (forever).
It is important to understand that a "cure" for Melody does not mean running marathons or doing what other people do, but means her being able to live a life free of debilitating pain. The continued spread of the pain, the acid-burning feeling, the bleeding lesions--this is the outcome that we hoped to avert when she was admitted to this coma study. So far we look to be on the path to avert those outcomes. Like any medical treatment, the patient has a role to play in the outcome. I am so grateful to have Melody back from this coma and see the signs we are seeing. Thank you for your prayers for us.
