Holding Pattern

Kathy has recovered sufficiently enough that the doctors no longer feel that she requires critical care. It was suggested this morning that Kathy move to another part of the hospital prior to her departure for Kessler early next week. We were not pleased with this and lobbied to prevent it from happening. The nurses agreed and lobbied on Kathy's behalf as well. Kathy will stay in CCU, where the care is excellent at one nurse for every two patients and the space and faces are familiar. I thanked Kathy's doctor for making the decision to allow her to stay until next week. Ultimately, Kathy is in a bit of a holding pattern until monday. She is recovered enough to go to rehab, but will need to wait for monday to do the transport. PT will work with her again tomorrow and Sunday is a waiting day.

Kathy spent about three hours in the chair again today and by the end of this was exhausted and ready to sleep. Since she did not sleep at all last night I was very happy to hear that she wanted to close her eyes for a bit. But there was no luck for the weary and as soon as she moved to the bed the PT team was there for a work out. Supported leg lifts for the quads, supported hamstring curls and flexibility work for the legs. The last exercise was an extremely modified and assisted sit up. From the look on Kathy's face this was painful.

Before the snooze, I was able to read Kathy about twenty cards that had arrived to the house over the past few days. She was VERY happy to hear them, and we both appreciate immensely the support we have received from friends and family.