Hi again,
Mom had another good day. They still say she is doing very well. She is walking more and feeling stronger. I did not get to see the doc today but have an appt. for tomorrow to discuss home, home care, etc. etc. Auntie Jo is coming for a visit tomorrow. I do believe it's supposed to be sunny and in the 70s !!
Beth xxoo
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wed. PM from Beth
Had 2 great visits with mom today with both of us taking naps in betweeen them. She looks great, everyone is amazed at her progress. No more talk about date of going home. I'll try to catch the Doc tomorrow morning. Not much else to say. Things continue to look fantastic!Beth xxoo
Wednesday a.m. Update from Beth
Hi all,
Susan was at the hospital this morning and said Mom continues to improve. She is walking without help but with a walker to the bathroom. Unfortunately she got a roommate at 11:30 last night and because of all the interruptions didn't sleep that well. Barb, Dr. Weldner's assistant came while Susan was there and said that if Mom continues to improve at the rate she's going without any downward spirals she may be able to skip rehab and go home as early as this weekend as long as there is someone there with her for at least 2 weeks - maybe longer. So, when I go this afternoon, I will talk with Barb and find out some details about her strength, limitations, changes in meds, home health, blood tests, follow-up visits and many other things. She is thrilled at maybe not going to rehab but I want to make sure she is strong enough to be home even with another person there. It seems early, but we all know how strong and determined Mom is. I'll write again but maybe not until tonight. Beth xxoo
Susan was at the hospital this morning and said Mom continues to improve. She is walking without help but with a walker to the bathroom. Unfortunately she got a roommate at 11:30 last night and because of all the interruptions didn't sleep that well. Barb, Dr. Weldner's assistant came while Susan was there and said that if Mom continues to improve at the rate she's going without any downward spirals she may be able to skip rehab and go home as early as this weekend as long as there is someone there with her for at least 2 weeks - maybe longer. So, when I go this afternoon, I will talk with Barb and find out some details about her strength, limitations, changes in meds, home health, blood tests, follow-up visits and many other things. She is thrilled at maybe not going to rehab but I want to make sure she is strong enough to be home even with another person there. It seems early, but we all know how strong and determined Mom is. I'll write again but maybe not until tonight. Beth xxoo
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday Afternoon Update from Beth
Hi again,
As we speak, Mom is being transferred down the hall from Intermediate Care to the regular section. Her levels are fine all the way around.
Beth
As we speak, Mom is being transferred down the hall from Intermediate Care to the regular section. Her levels are fine all the way around.
Beth
Tuesday Update from Beth
Hello,
I am banned from the hospital until tomorrow noon. That is the time I will have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. I developed a bronchial something - I'm pretty sure it's not contagious (I get the same thing several times each year) but better safe than sorry. So this news comes from Susan who's been visiting with mom today. Mom continues to get stronger. She walked the hall today and will do that several times more. When Susan left at 10:30 they were going to get her out of the chair for another stroll. Then she was to have a nap. She can sustain wakefulness (is that even a word??) for longer periods of time, but still requires lots of sleep. She doesn't like the fact that she's sleeping a lot or that she is pretty weak. We keep reminding her that it's only been so many days since surgery. She is in the Intermediate Care Unit on the first floor. We don't know how long she will be there. They didn't have any reports on her creatin levels or blood counts yet this morning. Mom is totally off all wires and tubes. She is one strong woman!! I'll report again tonight if there is any change. If you
I am banned from the hospital until tomorrow noon. That is the time I will have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. I developed a bronchial something - I'm pretty sure it's not contagious (I get the same thing several times each year) but better safe than sorry. So this news comes from Susan who's been visiting with mom today. Mom continues to get stronger. She walked the hall today and will do that several times more. When Susan left at 10:30 they were going to get her out of the chair for another stroll. Then she was to have a nap. She can sustain wakefulness (is that even a word??) for longer periods of time, but still requires lots of sleep. She doesn't like the fact that she's sleeping a lot or that she is pretty weak. We keep reminding her that it's only been so many days since surgery. She is in the Intermediate Care Unit on the first floor. We don't know how long she will be there. They didn't have any reports on her creatin levels or blood counts yet this morning. Mom is totally off all wires and tubes. She is one strong woman!! I'll report again tonight if there is any change. If you
Monday, April 20, 2009
Monday Night Update by Beth
Hi Everybody,
Susan and I just got back from saying goodnight to Mom. She left ICU around 4:40 this afternoon and is in the Intermediate Care section on the first floor (she does not have a phone there). She has a big private room with her own bathroom. She went here rather than a regular care floor because her creatin level was too high - a result of the extra diuretic they gave her because she wasn't peeing enough. Well, now she is peeing too much and her kidneys are working overtime. They will work on finding that balance. We found out that this morning's blood transfusion was to help replenish blood lost during surgery. They will do another blood test in the morning and she may even get more blood (she actually needed 4 units when she had her knee replaced years ago so don't worry about the blood transfusion/s). She is hardly hooked to any machinery now - talk about freedom!! Her appetite continues to improve and we have seen noticeable improvements with her strength. Starting tomorrow she will become more physical with the help of her nurses. She will stand with help, shuffle around a bit and may even try out a walker. Things look great! That's it for now!Goodnight,Susan and Beth xxxooo
Susan and I just got back from saying goodnight to Mom. She left ICU around 4:40 this afternoon and is in the Intermediate Care section on the first floor (she does not have a phone there). She has a big private room with her own bathroom. She went here rather than a regular care floor because her creatin level was too high - a result of the extra diuretic they gave her because she wasn't peeing enough. Well, now she is peeing too much and her kidneys are working overtime. They will work on finding that balance. We found out that this morning's blood transfusion was to help replenish blood lost during surgery. They will do another blood test in the morning and she may even get more blood (she actually needed 4 units when she had her knee replaced years ago so don't worry about the blood transfusion/s). She is hardly hooked to any machinery now - talk about freedom!! Her appetite continues to improve and we have seen noticeable improvements with her strength. Starting tomorrow she will become more physical with the help of her nurses. She will stand with help, shuffle around a bit and may even try out a walker. Things look great! That's it for now!Goodnight,Susan and Beth xxxooo
Monday Morning Update from Beth
Hi Everybody,
Mom had another excellent night. Susan and I just visited with her for almost an hour. She had some scrambled eggs, a bit of toast with peanut butter, coffee and gingerale. She totally noticed when we walked into the hall near her room (she hadn't done that up until today) and called out, "hello girls". She is so much more alert this morning. Her voice is stronger, she didn't fall asleep while we were there. Her color is good, she's peeing "copious amounts" according to the staff. They did however give her a blood transfusion this morning. Her blood counts have been a bit low since right after surgery and they waited to see if her counts would come up on their own and they decided to give her a boost. Later today they will reassess her blood counts. We will ask about that as the day progresses. Again they are not that concerned. Everything else is looking real good. Still not sure when she is leaving ICU. When that happens, I will send off another message. Martha heads back today and Auntie is home and will return on Friday.
Beth xxxxoooo
Mom had another excellent night. Susan and I just visited with her for almost an hour. She had some scrambled eggs, a bit of toast with peanut butter, coffee and gingerale. She totally noticed when we walked into the hall near her room (she hadn't done that up until today) and called out, "hello girls". She is so much more alert this morning. Her voice is stronger, she didn't fall asleep while we were there. Her color is good, she's peeing "copious amounts" according to the staff. They did however give her a blood transfusion this morning. Her blood counts have been a bit low since right after surgery and they waited to see if her counts would come up on their own and they decided to give her a boost. Later today they will reassess her blood counts. We will ask about that as the day progresses. Again they are not that concerned. Everything else is looking real good. Still not sure when she is leaving ICU. When that happens, I will send off another message. Martha heads back today and Auntie is home and will return on Friday.
Beth xxxxoooo
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