After being moved to Southampton Hospital’s Specialist Neuroward, Mum began to receive treatment. It was successful and the paralysis plateaued before it was able to reach her chest and respiratory system. She spent just under two weeks there before returning to Salisbury Hospital to continue her recovery.
At first her recovery was focused on rest, allowing her immune system to recover, any one who knows my mother will realise this was the toughest time for her as she hates to sit still! Soon, with the incredible support of medical staff at the hospital, she was able to start physio. mum threw herself into every challenge she faced from improving her dexterity to her first steps, every time I visited, she couldn’t wait to show me what she could now do. Her attitude was incredible to see and has been a fantastic inspiration for me, not just for this marathon.