monday, monday, monday....

hi all:

just talked to dad. sounds like mom is having another active morning! she's continuing to move a lot and is responsive to dad and the nurses.

as for the drain update, it may or may not come out today. it's still shut off, and the nurses and doctors are continuing to watch her numbers and levels. she's still doing well they say! they'll probably run another ct scan before removing the drain just to be absolutely sure it's ready to come out. from what dad can gather, it will be removed either late today or tomorrow.

another bit of good news....mom is pretty much breathing ALL on her own! dad says they have the respirator pretty much shut off. go mom!! i know as of last night she was only getting 6 breaths/minute from the respirator. sounds like they've decreased that even more for today. dad says the hope is that in a few days they be able to take that respirator out of her esophagus. no more breathing tube! they'll insert a little plug where the tube was and the hole will eventually close up. should only be a minor scar.

as aunt cathy says, keep the faith! the important thing is that she's doing well with the drain off!! she's still holding her own, remaining active, and responding to commands. keep your fingers crossed for another improved ct scan and an order from the docs for that drain to be removed soon!

much love to you all!!
xoxox
steph

food for thought: "life's battles don't always go to the strongest or fastest. sooner or later those who win, are those who think they can."

even though mom may be considered "old" (she'd be so angry about that classification!) in neurological years.....she's got more fight in her than anyone i know. keep believing in her so that when she's ready for rehab she will have no choice but to believe in herself and in a full recovery!