After the usual bronc, meds and chest x-ray, Kevin and I along with the PT and the walker, Joy finally walked 2 laps with only one stop at 11 AM. 600 feet. Only 4680 feet to go and without any assistance in one day.
They gave her a couple meds today in tablet form and allowed her to swallow with sips of water. This is one of the preliminary steps to prepare for discharge. She was on room air most of the day other than the two lap walk. Blood sugar bounced high at over 225 with target of 100.
She has developed a sizable infection in the incision area and they have begun treatments accordingly. We will meet with pharmacist tomorrow morning to begin education and practice for me to begin giving her meds, insulin shots, testing blood sugar levels, spirometer procedure and documentation of results, feeding tube cleaning and feeding, incision monitoring, etc., etc. All of the stuff an RN is doing now!
So, a couple people talk about discharge in a few days but I am not hearing it from the primary physician. He is steadfast in a documented one mile in a day walk prior to discharge. Thank God for that. The anxiety and panic levels are new to me and right now, in some respects, she is getting behind due to the limited mobility issue. Breathing is acceptable but not up to acceptable standards at this time.
Meds and dosing schedule changed a little so will see what tomorrow brings.
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Wow, this is phenomenal progress! Sounds like Wayne and Kevin make a good team, along with Joy's help, of course. Nurse Wayne is sounding a little hesitant about his new role, but I'm sure Joy will be a lot better before you can go home. On the other hand, I can definitely understand your concerns. I hope the infection starts healing and that Joy continues to make good progress. I am so amazed by all of your efforts!
God bless,
Laraine
I am encouraged by mom's limited progress, but will remain cautiously optimistic, as usual. I told Kevin that I thought he would be a positive presence for mom. I suppose it is more of a guy thing, hahaha. I am certainly glad that you both were able to get her through the last couple of day's successfully. I know that she will never quit and will keep moving forward..keep it up mom...you are doing great!!!
Dear Wayne and Joy,
It is always a JOY to hear such wonderful progress is being made each and every day. There may be many laps ahead but got to take them one at a time. Keep up the great progress - life begins anew each day. Prayers for all involved. Love, Dave and Jan
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