Hi to all with more good news,
Jill is overall feeling stronger with the expected ups and downs yesterday and last night. Many big events include removal of the epidural spinal pain medicine device yesterday and awakening of her slumbering gastro-intestinal tract which both of which are good news but don't feel so great. The most glorious feel good moment of yesterday was, of course, Jill's first shower since arrival on Mon. Percocet is helping some but sleeping is more of a challenge now that the pain catheter is gone.
The last IV needle was just removed, (just a little poke) and the hospital discharge order signed by the surgical oncology fellow on call. So off we go this morning to the Schlossberg's apartment on East End Ave. for freedom and convalescence. Looking forward to walks by the East River and strolling in Carl Schurz Park down to Gracie Mansion and back especially if yesterday's temperatures of 98 settle down as predicted with rain today.
It has been an interesting experience seeing all this from the other side of being a patient's spouse as you can imagine. We are certainly grateful that things are turning out so well. Thanks so much for all the encouragement and support.
Phil
Phil: Do you know of Dr. Langston Holly at UCLA. He's the neurosurgeon I'm supposed to see on Aug. 2. Hopefully, he will allow me to take of the neck collar, which has been in place since June 29, the day of the accident.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, you have found a caregiver/cook to take care of Jill. Love to you both.
SHEILA
So happy to hear of your continued progress. Your plan for walks reminds me of our days in Medical School when we walked the East Side frequently for an evening stroll. Hope that all continues to progress to a full and speedy recovery. Enjoy the Big Apple.
ReplyDeleteWe're thrilled with this news. I'm glad that Jill is doing so well and that she can get stronger at your home in the Big Apple. Please send me your address so I can send a card.
ReplyDeleteGive Jill a big hug from us. Tell her we send our love for a fast recovery. Thanks for being such a great caregiver.
Our love to both of you, Ann and Don
Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear Jill is getting released--and going home to recover and ultimately improve on a diet of Jello and broth. But I suspect after nothing but ice chips, they taste good.
ReplyDeleteDo send/post an address so we can send cards.
Thinking of both of you and hoping it cools off so you can enjoy a stroll.
Love,
Abby
dear jill and phil,
ReplyDeletethough i know this is tough going it does seems like everything is going in the right direction. chris and i are thinking of you often. glad you're starting to have a bit of food. keep up the great work.
love,
barbara and chris