Thursday, May 31, 2012

Home away from home

Well mom was discharged on Saturday (1 day short of 2 weeks).  They brought in the suitcase (lol) of pills she is going to have to take, holy moly its alot.  Dad has to do her blood pressure, weight and temperature a few times daily. The Transplant Pharmicist gave him all the info he needs to give her the meds, and what exactly they are and will do.  Let me tell you this, they have a lonnnnng road ahead of them. Her potassium was a little high and her sodium was low, so they were working on that.  She slept super good in her own bed though.  Sunday, Melissa and Juan drove down for the day and hung out..I know mom really wanted her hair washed, so I bet that was nice.  On Monday, after not feeling very well, they decided to take her back up to the hospital, where they did the necessary tests and sent her back home.  On Tuesday she went to her scheduled clinical work and they discovered that she was 3 liters low on fluid.  So after they did the IV she felt alot better.  She went for PT on Wednesday, and that was a little hard for her due to the lack of muscle mass.  BUT she is still off oxygen and her sats are staying in the mid 90's....super awesome.  But everyday she is getting stronger and stronger.  She is eating better, in fact Dad told me last night that she had steak..  LUCKY MOM
  Alicia (and family) will be coming from Washington on Monday (I believe) and staying for a few days, that will be wonderful. Mom and Dad havent seen her for a few years and have never met her husband and a few of the kids. Uncle Mike and Aunt Jeanne are coming on Friday the 8th and staying a couple days.  And  Derek, Sheena, and kids will be going back down the 8th - 11th  for a visit too.  So it will be nice to have help for dad.  Not that he needs help, but some additional people to visit with.  (I hope I worded that right). Thanks again for all the support you all have given. 

Prayers were definately answered.

P.S.  I dont like begging, so please dont take it that way, but the Paypal Donate button is still up for any donations to help with living and medical expenses.  .

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