Post from Matt
July 18th, 2011
Great News!!! Yesterday the doctors decided to remove the tube from the top of Mom's head that was draining the blood around her brain. They feel that the remaining liquid will be naturally absorbed by her body. They will do a test sometime today to make sure that is happening. With the tube out Mom might be able to be moved out of the ICU sometime later this week. Also great news! We might need to prep the new medical staff about Mom's continual desire to get up and get moving while still hooked up to several machines. She is doing better, but for those of you that know Mom, she can't sit still for a long period of time.
Mom's condition continues to improve. She can converse more with visitors, she looks better, and she is as spunky as ever! Her sodium levels are down so the medical staff will not give her water because that will reverse the effects of the sodium I.V. that she has. For those of you that are visiting her in the hospital be aware that she will quietly ask you for a cup of water in a secret-sort-of-manner. Don't do it! Don't give in! The nurse has caught my mom red handed trying to get a visitors to hand over a cup. She might be upset for a moment with you, but a quick change of the subject will get her mind off of it for a bit.
We are continually grateful for the prayers, love, and support that is being shown to our Mother and to our family. We know that we could not go through this without you. Thank you all.
So glad for Debra's progress, tell her to hang in there time will pass faster than she thinks it will. Have they offered her some lemon swabs to keep her mouth moist and help with not having water. Those are really helpful to keep the thirst down. Please give her my love, Pauline Cannon
ReplyDeleteThat sure sounds like great news. I'm so glad she is doing better. Tell your Mom to be good and not be naughty or she will be put in time out! Please give her a love from me. Love you all Tons!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, i am so very greateful to hear Deb's progress is very encouraging. She is a very special spirit. When we were little and playing together in my home town Wyoming ranch and Lodge she was always so much fun and strong willed! We had a blast. I was always glad when she came to visit our family. I always so admired her beautiful hair, awesome smile, and sweet loving spirit. Deb you hang in there and keep on walking and walking back to better health and strength. You are an amazing mother, cousin, and daughter of God. Love you Cousin. You are totally amazing !
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