Prater Christiansen

This is the medical update feed for 16yo Siegel sophomore Prater Christiansen

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Prater has 2 more days left in Atlanta. While he still has much work to do, he’s come a long, long way. He has an amazing story and it starts with those who are so faithful in praying for him. He’s walking, talking proof that prayer works. #pbstrong

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Prater has 2 weeks left in Atlanta. He has made tremendous strides in speech, occupational and physical therapy. His mom, Jill, is returning to teach, so his grandparents will be with him for the final week. We are praying that Prater finishes strong.

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Prater has been progressing well at Shepherd outpatient hospital. He is working on strengthening his right leg and making neurological improvements. We are praying that he stays healthy and that we find the best therapy facility here in Rutherford Co., for when he comes back.

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Prater finished his inpatient therapy this week and doing great. Walking with assistance but progressing well. He will start outpatient therapy Monday at Shepherd. #pbstrong

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Prater is learning to walk again and is making good progress. His challenges are strength and neuromuscular response in his right leg. Praying for continued improvement. #pbstrong

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Thank you to all who have been so supportive the last 2 months. Prater is making great progress and your thoughts and prayers are a fundamental part. Happy Thanksgiving.

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Prater continues to work hard and is slowly gaining his strength back. Shepherd Hospital took him and some of the other patient bowling this week. #pbstrong

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Prater’s getting better from his infection and continuing to work hard. #gamer

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Prater has developed an infection. He is pushing through with his therapy even though he doesn’t feel well. We are praying the doctors can determine the source and can eliminate it quickly.

[Prater Christiansen @UpdateforPrater]

Prater has been able to chew and swallow an expanding variety of foods enabling him to gain a significant amount of weight back. He has also been able to transfer himself to and from the bed to a wheelchair without the hoist. #pbstrong

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Prater’s making consistent progress. Praying for increasing strength in his legs and increased neuromuscular activity. #pbstrong

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Prater’s been using a machine that hooks to this legs to help train his legs to walk. Looks like Ironman. Cool toys at Shepherd.#PBSTRONG

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Prater made good progress this week. Shepherd’s been using e-stem to help his neuromuscular activity. #PBSTRONG

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Prater is standing with assistance but not walking yet. He is using both arms better. Memory is also getting a little better. #PBSTRONG

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Good to hear encouraging words from the doctors yesterday. Praying that Prater continues to make improvements and doesn’t get frustrated.

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Jill had a consult with the DRs today about long term prognosis. They said healing will take a long time but are very optimistic. #Miracle

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After a big week of therapy Sunday is recovery day. Praying that next week will have even more improvement. #PBSTRONG

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Prater had a big week. His brain is starting to re-map basic movements like walking and throwing. He’s making good and steady progress.

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With assistance standing, Prater played corn-hole today. He also got his Georgia red cast swapped for UT orange. Should be MTSU blue.

[Prater Christiansen @UpdateforPrater]

Prater took his 1st step (pun intended) toward walking again. Shepherd has great people and great tools to rebuild lives. #PBSTRONG