Chandler
update
( by Paul Tall Git Chandlers Daddy)
Well it’s
been over a year since some of you last saw chandler, and much has changed since. Many have asked about
his progress from all over. His first Operation, which you all know about, required a neurologist (Brain Doctor) to
cut a small hole into the dead part of his Brain so to relive pressure. At the time it was not known if this
operation was successful. It would be another 9 months before Paul
& Debbie could breath a sigh of relief, during that time Chandler had to go rough two other Operations.
One was on his Hips, this would be the type of operation you would expect someone in there 80s to go though but
due to the fact that the NHS would not provide a proper Wheelchair for Chandler, his hips were becoming dislocated,
So Sept 03 Chandler when back under the knife, although Chandler is blind, he is not stupid and knew what was
about to happen, when he was being wheeled in, wearing his Para Reg top, the anaesthetist, a South African, attempted
to give Chandler gas, his dad warned the anaesthetist that Chandler will fight it. ”Don’t worry dad, I have done
this for years” as he put the mask over Chandlers mouth. The South African let out high pitched yelp,
Chandler Bit him and
laughed. Once Chandler woke up from the Op he was pissed off, no tears just pure aggression,
and he let dad know it. For months after he had to wear a hip brace. Due to the high amount of Drugs Chandler
has to take, his teeth, despite always being looked after were starting to decay. So in Jan 04 again he would have to
go in the Hospital to have 9 teeth removed in one go. Again he fought the anaesthetist and again he woke up very pissed
off. Chandler may have to have an operation on his spine due to the lack (at the time) of a proper wheelchair,
although he now has a proper wheelchair, his spine was curving and at present is being monitored, fingers crossed, all
the Beastings he has had to prevent this, will have paid off . Chandler gets regular daily beastings not
only for his back but all over. His legs can get very stiff so hips, knees and ankles are regularly worked so
to prevent further operations. He would spend up to 2 to 3 hours in a standing frame. Wearing foot and leg splints.
Then it would be back to the sitting
frame for about 2 hours. In the afternoon more beastings but with more
hands on approach, stretching the hamstrings etc.... At night he would wear his hip brace and night splints,
all night. All this has paid off as a year ago Chandler could not sit without constant support. He can now sit
for short periods of time, over time he learnt to put his hands out when he felt he was about to fall, before
he would just fall and hit his noggin.(he can now bang out a perfect parachute roll, from the sitting position).
As some of you know Chandler due to being frustrated would bite himself sometimes until he would bleed. This is
because his lack of communication skills. Because he's blind he cannot look or point at what he wants. Because he can
not talk he can not tell you what he wants, Paul and Debbie would sometimes have to go though several things before
they hit the jackpot. Did he want his music changed, his nappy changed, is he hungry, thirsty. Or just wants to sit
outside to hear the birds sing. Now Chandler has had some teeth removed, he punches, and not only himself anyone who
dares to get close to him, he's landed one or two on his dad a few times and they hurt. Chandler has a long way to go
but has so far beat everything life has chucked at him. So what is he doing now? Well, he is sat on his backside
showing off his new sitting skill to the chicks and chilling on the beach listening To the sea.
AIRBORNE.
To add to what Paul's got to say: We all wish Chandler and his family well and hope
he continues to improve:
( AND YOU GUYS THOUGHT P-COY WAS HARD)
