March 29, 2006
Day 12: A Good Day
I arrived at the hospital today to find Jean was having a good day. That's no small feat.
A good night's sleep started the day right for Jean. That was followed up by doctor's and nurses being very attentive and taking more time to ask her about the leg. She said they spent time helping her walk around more and also trying to move the leg itself, to keep the muscles from atrophying.
They disconnected her from her IV and removed the foley catheter, which makes it easier for her to get out of bed and move around on her own. However, she still has the Wound Vac and a Jackson Pratt. She'd rather not go home with these still installed, but Dr. Hanto wants assurance that there's no infections or leaks. It may mean a couple extra days in the hospital - discharge sometime between Friday and Monday.
Kate and Paul visited us this evening, bearing Gray's Anatomy and Scrubs DVDs. I'll have to write about our fascination with shows like these, and House and E.R. It's a love-hate-morbid fascination thing. Jean tried her first real meal, Chris & Marianne's breaded chicken cutlets and pasta salad, which was yummy.
Jean's parents arrived last night, but we didn't see them. They went straight from the airport to the hotel, which is one block down the street.
If you're up for visiting or just calling, she's got the energy today and probably tonight.
Posted by gasbarro at March 29, 2006 09:36 AMGood Morning!
It was so nice to see you both last night! Jean looked great and it was nice to give you both a hug! We hope that we can visit again soon - at your home:)
Love,
Kate and Paul
Hey,
it was good to talk to you the other day..
mend up because you have to come see us...
Love,
Danny and Jewel
Good morning. Glad to see the day has started off well. You both amaze me every day. I will continue to send warm thoughts and prayers your way. I would also like to reiterate my offer to help in anyway I can, especially when Jean gets home - I'd be happy to come over and do what I can to make things a little easier (that includes cleaning, errands, cooking, etc). I work out of my house so my schedule can be flexible. While Jean & I have probably never met, except maybe at Aunt Emma's party on LI a few years back, I do feel connected thru that Ryan blood and I have many memories of my mother's cousin, ReginaRyan (that always seemed like one word to me as a small child). Please give her my best.
Gabrielle
glad to know that this was a good day.
sending good thoughts and prayers to you both
nothing like having a visit from moms and dads to help
love to you both
anne and saverio
May this be but the first of many, many good days!
Hopefully scrubs will make you both laugh- laughter is always good medicine.
Much love to you both and many hugs!
Abby & maddie
Hi Jean,
We have been reading the postings daily. Happy to hear you had a good day today you certainly deserve it. Hope you get to go home soon. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. Stay strong. Hugs from N.J.
Love,
Kathie and Steph
Hi There
Good morning and I hope it is another good morning for both of you. It is nice to know that things are looking up a bit. Take care and I will talk to you again soon. God Bless!!!!!
xoxoxoxo Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Materne at March 30, 2006 05:24 AMwhat great friends and family you have and what warm vibes come from all their thoughts and prayers. add ours to them. sooo glad you had a great day. that means you are on the mend when you start having more good than bad. anyway, hope to see you soon. zertog auntie s
Posted by: auntie sandy at March 30, 2006 10:00 AM