Good morning - sorry about no posts yesterday - had trouble getting service at the campground.
When we left last night about 10, Linda was still on the trach cradle (14 hours) and they were considering leaving her on it all night (update - yes she was on the cradle for a full 24 hours - pretty tired this morning - Tues.) - quite the feat for the medical wonder. She really wants out of ICU - not because of any disgruntlement with her care, more because it's noisy and busy and I know that she'll feel like she's really making progress when she moves to the 102 unit upstairs. Dr. Temple was in this am and is not concerned about the discharge coming from her lower incision - thinks it's left-over blood from the bleed-out and other fluids. Cultures are still showing no infection. We're waiting on a binder - kind of like a girdle - from OT so they can start sitting her up - first step in getting her mobile - it will be a slow process after almost a month on her back. She was fiddling with her ipod this morning - right hand is working better!
Great visit with Deb and Sean - Linda had big smiles when she saw them!!
Lucille and I are in the process of packing up the RV - we're moving to Tracy's on Wednesday. They turned the water off here at the campground (#**?!) and Tracy has encouraged us to come early to her home - yes we are lucky!!!!!
That's great to hear Linda is infection free !!And yes, getting mobile will be a long & tedious process for everyone but knowing Linda she'll be driving the OT crazy wanting to dress-up for Halloween !!!!
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Love to All XOXOXOXO
Yes, the future looks bright! Even talking about moving Linda out of ICU seems like such a big step. Great news! No water???? Yikes! Glad to hear you can shuffle on over to Tracy's place. I've never met her, but I'm picturing her as a bit of an angel! Big hugs . . . .
ReplyDeleteMore awesome news today Lorraine. So glad to hear that Linda did 24 hours on the cradle, she is a fighter, so proud of her!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have a friend in town that can provide accommodation for both you and Lucille now that the campground is closed.
Thanks for keeping us all posted!
Hugs to L3!
Great news about Linda's 24 hours on the cradle. How are her tube feeds going?Getting her up in the chair is going to be so good for her.She is doing so well!!!A bit crappy about the water situation but so nice you can move over to Tracy's.She is a real gem.A change of scenery will be nice for you. Hugs all around.
ReplyDeleteHey Linda! We're cheering you on. And thank goodness for friends with running water! We're thinking about you all the time and sending all 3 of you warm hugs.
ReplyDeleteAnother good news day Linda! Moving out of ICU will mean a lot in her recovery plan. You'll enjoy being with Tracy, she's a gem. Think of all 3 L's often. Hugs Denise
ReplyDeleteso now it is three L's and a T.give my love to T you guys are in good hands and you know she is a good cook too.I am sure Linda is very motivated to get going on her recovery.She is a miracle but she had the drive and the you and Lucille giving her the strength that she needs to get here. love to all Liz in NS
ReplyDeleteHello guys glad to hear everything is going good up to now. I want to come out again... have fun moving :) and tell my favorite Graves aunt there is love in Manitoba. Take care :)
ReplyDeleteThe news just keeps getting better. Hope you and Lucille are taking care of yourselves too. Hugs and love to you all. XOXOXO
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