Jean's Posts

Since Jean has been back on her computer for quite a while, I haven't been posting updates but I did want to share the BIG news today....she's FINALLY back home! What a terrific 30th Anniversary present for me! It's been a long and rocky road....6 mos. 20 days....6 facilities....countless doctors, nurses, therapists and medications....but she's been a real trooper and never gave up. She said she is feeling a little weak right now and she definitely has more physical therapy ahead but hopefully things will continue to improve from here. We are so proud of her and thankful that she's such a fighter. I just spoke to her and she said Pat picked her up this afternoon after the hospital bed was delivered to the house. Melinda was there and they were cooking out to celebrate her homecoming. Pat and Melinda have been truly amazing during this entire ordeal and have really taken extraordinary care of her. It's really hard to be 800 miles away and not able to pitch in as often as I would have liked, but I've always known they were there watching over her. That's really all to report. Just wanted to let all of you know and again express our thanks for all the thoughts, cards, flowers, emails, and especially prayers that you've sent her way. Signing out for hopefully the last time... Jan in Atlanta

Just a quick update to let you know all is okay. I called Dr. Khan and he met me in Mom's room about an hour ago. The pain in her legs that she is experiencing is related to the area healing. Shirley, her physical therapist had said it could be that just before he came over and said it was like a burn victim's healing…as the new skin is rebuilding. This is the area that had blistered and erupted due to the excessive swelling. Dr. Khan said he is having labs done every two days and her numbers are looking good. He is going to have them remove the catheter as they seem to have the diuretics stable. She will continue to have the IV but this is only used when pushing the prophylactic antibiotics. All other meds are given orally. In addition, the bruising is now going away and she is beginning to look like herself again. While we were waiting for the doctor, Shirley came in to take her to physical therapy. When she found out that we were waiting for the doctor, she said that we could do PT in the room. Mom walked back and forth across the room, approx. 45 ft. then got into bed so the doctor could look at her leg. But she also did a lot of leg exercise while in bed. She is getting much stronger everyday and with our continued prayers and Mom's hard work, I'm sure she'll be home soon. I'll be going back this evening after work but wanted to let you know about this morning. Love to all…. Pat

Update from Pat... Mom walked 20 feet yesterday and then rolled herself back in the chair. Creatin still high at 2.4 but should come down as they decrease the diuretics. Will probably transfer out on Monday. Kim the Director from Lifecare has been to visit 3 times and yesterday she said they have private room #234 on hold for her and they have an aggressive plan already charted for her. Dr. Khan (primary care physician) has been in everyday as well and said that when she transfers to LC they will be monitoring her VERY closely. Dr. Mao is off this weekend but Dr. Chen was in yesterday and will see her again today. I really like her too! I just spoke to Mom and she had a good night sleep. Still sounds a little congested and short of breath but is in good spirits. She said they weighed her this a.m. but Dr. Mao told me the other day he wasn't confident in any of their weights.....he is concentrating on her numbers which are improving overall. The infectious decease doctor came in yesterday and said her legs were fine but they are still giving her antibiotics to ward off pneumonia. She only had a couple of indicators but they didn't want to take any chances. Melinda was off yesterday and spent the day with her.....gave me a chance to get back into the office to get some major catch up done. That's about it for now. I am getting the yard work done this morning and then heading up to visit her. Keep her in your prayers and that she will be home soon!