Happy Thanksgiving!

The nausea continues, and eating is slight
But the grandsons are home and Mom's happy tonight!
She still has some trouble swallowing those dang pills
But she's getting a good workout via her therapists' skills.

She probably won't have much turkey or dressing or such;
In fact, I'm sure she won't eat anything very much.
But with Christopher and Michael both here for the day
There's not much to keep her from feeling OK.

So there will be an empty seat at Thanksgiving, and we'll be a little sad
But she still with us, and we'll go see her, and everyone will be glad
That she's still making progress, and and maybe we'll say
That she'll get to come home- perhaps by Christmas Day?!?

So happy Thanksgiving to all from the Mitchell clan
Enjoy your turkey and dressing and ham
And continue your prayers for our family and all
As we do you for you- Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!!!!

And out again...

Got out last Monday, November 17- back to Vista Ridge. And so far, so good. Still some stomach issues, but is gaining strength back slowly.

and back again

as of last Saturday. She lasted barely four days in Vista Ridge, still had stomach problems. Is back in the hospital with continued nausea. Had a better day Wednesday, according to Dad- but is still not having good days as much as she needs to.

She's out

Back into Vista Ridge on Monday. I got a call from the Doctor Monday morning about his concern for Mom's in-and-out of the hospital situations. Seems that there is a cycle of bladder/kidney infections caused by this bowel problem (a constriction in the lower colon). When she gets this blockage, she gets weaker, and the infections come back. They are looking at ways to hopefully combat the problem, but it is not something they are ignoring; just trying to figure the best way to handle it. Right now, they are trying to solve the problem by a mild laxative to keep everything moving.

Meanwhile, back at the Vista Ridge, she had only a semi-good day Tuesday, but they got her back on anxiety/depression meds, which really make a difference for her. If you go in to her room and see her frowning- she needs meds. Hopefully, they can get her back regulated on these meds pretty soon.

Bouncing back quicker

Mom went in last week with another bowel problem. The doctors said they thought it might either be a twisted intestine or some other problem. They may have now decided it is a constriction (small passageway) in the colon that might be causing the problem.

Whatever the cause, they seemed to find it and address it quickly. She got the tube out of her nose on Wednesday and we hope will go back to Vista Ridge on Monday. She's been feeling a lot better the last few times we have seen her.

She is (perhaps like the rest of us) ready for the election to be over! She's sick of TV ads for campaigns!!!