Alessa's Germany Experience, Day 21 - She Speaks

Alessa is able to speak. Her voice started out sounding like a sheep with the baa-ing sound attached to each of her words. As our visit went along, her voice was getting stronger and the baa-ing sound started to go away. She could only talk for a little bit at a time and very slowly.

When Doctor Schug came in, I asked her if she had any questions for him. She said very loudly and clearly, "When can I get up and start walking?" We almost fell on the floor! He explained to her that it was a little too early since she's still receiving medicine to sedate her. She then said, "Let me rephrase the question. When can I sit up on the edge of the bed?" He explained that they wanted her to rest more today and that tomorrow he would see how she does sitting up in bed before she sits on the edge of the bed.

The doctor was very surprised at how clear headed she is. He kept saying that this has never happened before. He said that all coma patients act a little crazy at first due to the ketamine and the hallucinations. She has been completely lucid and in the moment. He kept shaking his head.

He asked her if she needed anything and she gave him both thumbs up and said that she was just fine. He told us that since she's doing so well, she may be able to go to a regular room tomorrow. He's going to call us in the morning to let us know.

We really had a wonderful visit with her today. She asked to see pictures from our visit to the Saarbruecken Zoo. She also told us what she'd like from the store: apple juice, ginger ale, Cheerios and a new hairbrush. Things are really looking up!


Alessa and Dad