Support Registry Update

September 3, 2026 Update

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Austin Ryan
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Neurological & Physical Progress:
  • Awesome Responses: He continues to open his eyes and move his left hand and left foot on command!  Still minimal with the right side. 
  • Expression: He is also moving his mouth quite a bit, almost like he is actively trying to say something to us.
  • Dangling Feet: Physical Therapy had him sitting on the side of the bed dangling his feet for 15 minutes today!
  • Chair Time: He also sat up in his chair for a couple of hours.
  • Respiratory: He continues to do great on pressure support!

Medical Updates & Consults:
  • CT Scan Results: The CT scan following his permanent VP shunt placement showed no changes, meaning his shunt valve can remain right at its current setting!
  • Clavicle (Collarbone): The team decided that he will wear a sling when he transitions to the Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) facility, and they will re-evaluate his clavicle in 3 to 4 weeks.
  • ENT & Plastic Surgery: Both teams checked in and noted that any further evaluation will wait until Austin is able to actively participate and respond a bit more. They will reassess at a later date as he continues to wake up.
  • Brain Wave Trial: His brain wave trial study will resume tomorrow morning.

A Special Reminder:
As The Ride Home Milwaukee Harley Weekend begins, please be extra safe out there on the roads and WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES!! 🏍️

Step by step, he keeps putting in the work! Thank you all so much for your continued support, love, and prayers!

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