which is precisely the way we like it.
Overnight, Mom had to take in a couple of pints of blood, just to get
her back to even after the surgery. But other than that, it's all good.
She ate her first solid meal this morning since about 36 hours ago:
Delicious hospital scrambled eggs, potatoes, and decaf coffee (she
skipped the blueberry muffin, or perhaps is hoarding it for later).
Most unbelievably, Mom informed me that this morning she had walked to
the end of the hall and back, a pretty good ways. I was amazed she
had even been able to sit up, which was exactly where I found her when
I walked into the room this morning.
She explained that when they first made her sit up, after Dad and I
left last night, she didn't even have that much pain, and actually
refused some of the pain meds from a nurse later on in the evening.
So, she continues to amaze and says to tell everyone out there -- in
AOL chat land, friends, family -- that she's feeling much better but
wishes they'd start removing some of those tubes (IVs, catheter,
etc.). LOL
And, she wanted me to thank everyone for the well wishes and prayers
-- they seem to be working so please keep at it!
No ETA on her departure from the ICU...possibly later today. The
doctor had previously indicated she would be ready to go home
tomorrow. As well as she's doing, I think that unlikely, but then
again, at the rate she's progressing, it may very well happen.
More later as the day goes on, but we're very happy with her progress
so far!
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