Kyle's Success Story
Kyle was admitted to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath caused by a flare-up of his Myasthenia Gravis, a condition causing muscle weakness. He was transferred to Kindred Hospital Melbourne with a ventilator and tracheostomy to support his breathing. At Kindred, he began to breathe room air and started moving on his own, before he transitioning to acute rehabilitation.
Kyle was admitted to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath caused by a flare-up of his Myasthenia Gravis, a condition causing muscle weakness. He was transferred to Kindred Hospital Melbourne with a ventilator and tracheostomy to support his breathing.
In just over two weeks, Kyle was successfully liberated from the ventilator and breathing room air. He also worked closely with speech therapy, passed his swallow study, and advanced to a regular diet.
Rehabilitation became Kyle’s focus, and he approached every therapy session with determination. At first, he needed help moving and taking care of himself. With steady effort, he began to regain his strength and independence. By the time of discharge, Kyle was walking more than 100 feet with a walker and needed only a little assistance from his therapists.
Kyle’s recovery reflects both his resilience and the dedication of his care team. With his progress, he was ready to start acute rehabilitation, moving closer to his ultimate goal of returning home.
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