Here is a quick update for today. Keith was upgraded to a regular diet today which is good news, however he is being kept on a healthy diet low in saturated fat and sugar. The doctors explained that he is going to have to make lifestyle changes to lower his risk for another stroke. He had PT around 11:15 and speech therapy as well. His speech therapist does feel that his memory and intelligence is intact but he is still unable to speak(aphasia). She explained it to me as if he is in a foreign country and doesn't speak the language. He may know what he wants to say, but those words don't come out. He is following most conversations that we have but cannot really respond appropriately. We are communicating with gestures and a few words. This is SO Frustrating for everyone involved, especially Keith. My Aunt Marsha cut his hair and we sat and watched Eat, Pray, Love. He has indicated that he doesn't want visitors. I know he doesn't want to be seen in this state. I will ask him again tomorrow. I still continue to see improvement every day and ask for your continued prayers for his 100% recovery...Thank you all for loving us.
Julie
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