Wednesday Update

Things are looking up.  Main problems are nausea and lower back pain (probably a result of laying in the same position for a week).  Off all IV meds, just taking oral pain meds.  Trying to figure out how to handle the nausea.  trying a scopolamine anti-seasickness patch today.

Thr internist stopped by and was happy about her progress related to the fluid buildup early this week.  The extra fluid is gone.  He's modifying the pain meds a little to try to find the best combination that will allow her to eat.

Today, Donna Meier stopped by for a few hours , which was great!!  Also, Anita had a CCE (a student volunteer), Stevi Jo, who is currently trying to get into nursing school.  Anita was totally enamored with her, Stevi Jo stayed a full 45 minutes helping out arranging and cleaning the room.  Stevi Jo is a waitress at the Main Place Olive Garden on weekends, so if you are there, ask for her!!

Stevi Jo and Anita

Fearing that she might get addicted to Ensure, Anita is trying to eat some real food, with mixed results.  Right now she has fallen off the wagon and is gulping down some strawberry ensure to try to keep something in her stomach.

Overall things are looking real good.  she just got out of bed without assistance to take a little walk-thats big progress.

She should be coming home tomorrow.

p.s. Dr. D. stopped by at 930pm tonight.  is very happy with the progress.  Also, Stevi Jo stopped by even later than that-she has been around off and on since 7AM today!!!