she got out so quickly. Seems the pneumonia went to her... knee?!? She went to the knee doctor on Monday (her actual appointment was today, Wednesday) and they did some tests. Gave her a bunch of antibiotics, but still aren't through with it yet.
Meanwhile, she's done with therapy for a while until it clears up a little more.
And another meanwhile- they seem to think the hip replacement may be "slipping." They are scheduling a "nuclear" test for it sometime later.
And I'm trying to type this with my new no-line bifocals... so pleeze forgiv the mispled wurdz!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
She's out!
Back out of the hospital yesterday (Thursday) before noon, Mom has been feeling much better. Only a few more pills were added, and the therapists in the hospital even had her doing a little walking.
She's back to our house- watched "Rio Bravo" last night on movies!
She's back to our house- watched "Rio Bravo" last night on movies!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Ooops- a little setback...
Turns out all those chest pains and shortness of breath were pneumonia. But nobody could really tell that yesterday (Monday, July 20th) morning, so Dad called the ambulance. The emergency room at Lewisville hospital gave her lots of pain medication, and by the time I got there last night, she was feeling somewhat better, although still a little sore in the chest. She is in Room 168 at the Lewsiville hospital.
Interestingly enough, it was not the x-ray but the CAT scan that spotted the pneumonia, so it must be a relatively mild case and/or they caught it early.
We all suspect that, due to the severe problems with her lungs earlier, she will probably always be susceptible to lung issues like this. In hindsight, the trip to Fredericksburg may not have been the best idea... but who would have talked her out of it?!? Not me!!
Otherwise, she has really been progressing well. Her therapist comes several times each week (until yesterday, of course), and has been working her pretty hard; he even commented yesterday that he hadn't noticed anything wrong, so was surprised she was sick.
So, a slight setback... but I don't think for long.
Interestingly enough, it was not the x-ray but the CAT scan that spotted the pneumonia, so it must be a relatively mild case and/or they caught it early.
We all suspect that, due to the severe problems with her lungs earlier, she will probably always be susceptible to lung issues like this. In hindsight, the trip to Fredericksburg may not have been the best idea... but who would have talked her out of it?!? Not me!!
Otherwise, she has really been progressing well. Her therapist comes several times each week (until yesterday, of course), and has been working her pretty hard; he even commented yesterday that he hadn't noticed anything wrong, so was surprised she was sick.
So, a slight setback... but I don't think for long.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Beautiful wedding...
Even though it was a little warm, there was a cool breeze at 11:00 a.m. last Friday morning as the only granddaughter in the family got married. The wedding was outside under a huge tree, with lots of branches for shade. It was a small ceremony, and (as you can see), I had the honor of escorting Mom down the aisle for the bride's grandmother. Dad actually escorted Thekla into the ceremony.
It was short and sweet; in fact, pictures took longer than the ceremony! But the reception was inside, and it was all wonderful. Mom and Dad both did great.
One of the highlights had to be the attendance of the Archangelos. Over 18 years ago, Gabriela Archangelo was the recipient of Aaron's liver; she was within 30 days of probably losing her life. Instead, she is a beautiful 20-year old sophomore at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She has remained close to all our family, and it was wonderful to see them at the wedding!
The trip was a little over 5 hours long, and it did take it's toll on Mom as she was pretty sore on Sunday after the trip back (we actually left on Thursday, had the wedding Friday, and returned Saturday). But she seems to be doing fine this morning.
Home Health Care will start physical therapy this afternoon. She's getting around the house pretty well; she actually walked (with her walker!) from her bedroom to the living room yesterday! WOOHOO!
I'll try to post a picture of the folks with Gabriela next time...
It was short and sweet; in fact, pictures took longer than the ceremony! But the reception was inside, and it was all wonderful. Mom and Dad both did great.
One of the highlights had to be the attendance of the Archangelos. Over 18 years ago, Gabriela Archangelo was the recipient of Aaron's liver; she was within 30 days of probably losing her life. Instead, she is a beautiful 20-year old sophomore at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She has remained close to all our family, and it was wonderful to see them at the wedding!
The trip was a little over 5 hours long, and it did take it's toll on Mom as she was pretty sore on Sunday after the trip back (we actually left on Thursday, had the wedding Friday, and returned Saturday). But she seems to be doing fine this morning.
Home Health Care will start physical therapy this afternoon. She's getting around the house pretty well; she actually walked (with her walker!) from her bedroom to the living room yesterday! WOOHOO!
I'll try to post a picture of the folks with Gabriela next time...
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Independence Day!!!
She's home!
As you can see by the picture, today REALLY was Independence Day. Mom came to the house about 4:30 p.m. today, and moved into the back bedroom with Dad. We'll all goto Fredericksburg to the wedding this coming Thursday; the wedding is on Friday; we'll come back here on Friday.
There are several items in the house that are specially for her (they'll take them back to Big Spring when they finally return), but for now, she's here. She has an appointment with her knee doctor (the knee replaced- it's the one with the brace on) on or around July 27th where she'll probably be released for either six months or a year. She's had great success getting rid of the "drop foot" and, though she still stays in a wheelchair most of the time, is continuing to gain steam walking.
The plan is to return to Big Spring after the appointment on the July 27th. Between now and then, there may be some searching for a possible place to move into this area? We shall see...
As you can see by the picture, today REALLY was Independence Day. Mom came to the house about 4:30 p.m. today, and moved into the back bedroom with Dad. We'll all goto Fredericksburg to the wedding this coming Thursday; the wedding is on Friday; we'll come back here on Friday.
There are several items in the house that are specially for her (they'll take them back to Big Spring when they finally return), but for now, she's here. She has an appointment with her knee doctor (the knee replaced- it's the one with the brace on) on or around July 27th where she'll probably be released for either six months or a year. She's had great success getting rid of the "drop foot" and, though she still stays in a wheelchair most of the time, is continuing to gain steam walking.
The plan is to return to Big Spring after the appointment on the July 27th. Between now and then, there may be some searching for a possible place to move into this area? We shall see...
Friday, July 3, 2009
One more day at Vista Ridge...
then to our house until The Wedding.
I'm not sure I mentioned that Mom will actually get out on Saturday. She was originally scheduled for Sunday, but there is no office help there on the weekend (holiday weekend as well), so they decided to move out tomorrow.
She had her last therapy sessions with one of her therapists yesterday, and it ended "the way it started?- with a massage! The therapist said that, when Mom first came to VR, she started to touch her feet and Mom yelled in pain. This time, it was different- Mom said the massage felt great!
There is to be a delivery this morning of some equipment (wheelchair, some bath and toilet assists) that she will be able to use here at the house before going back to Big Spring. We're all a little worried about whether or not the bathroom will accomodate a walker or a wheelchair, but we think everything will be OK.
One more night!
I'm not sure I mentioned that Mom will actually get out on Saturday. She was originally scheduled for Sunday, but there is no office help there on the weekend (holiday weekend as well), so they decided to move out tomorrow.
She had her last therapy sessions with one of her therapists yesterday, and it ended "the way it started?- with a massage! The therapist said that, when Mom first came to VR, she started to touch her feet and Mom yelled in pain. This time, it was different- Mom said the massage felt great!
There is to be a delivery this morning of some equipment (wheelchair, some bath and toilet assists) that she will be able to use here at the house before going back to Big Spring. We're all a little worried about whether or not the bathroom will accomodate a walker or a wheelchair, but we think everything will be OK.
One more night!
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