ICU #46

The pleural cavity is still (gently) draining and Linda is taking deep breaths - side still a bit sore but she's being brave! This morning they moved her into one of the isolation rooms (really quite nice, roomier, with real walls that keep out all the noise) because the belly is showing signs of infection (but as I said to her - sweetie, you're in a hospital and what did everyone tell us goes along with hospitals?  *infections*). I get to wear a very stylish yellow gown when I'm in there. Anyway they're doing a ct scan this afternoon to check it out and, no doubt, they'll fix this too. White blood cell count is up a bit but nowhere near its all-time high from a couple of weeks ago. Dr. Temple was in this am and authorized the removal of some of her incision stitches - another step forward. And her only request for today - homemade chicken broth. She is not impressed with the hospital broth - so I'll be cooking tonight!!