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Early stage of recovery
That is the term the doctor used today.
I had concern over the nurse's assumption that Jess would be out soon. Jess is not "medically stable" and as the social worker puts it, "the doctors still need to tweak him."
I should say, I think he has been tweaked enough.
I didn't get my morning call and was concerned.
When I phoned, Jess let me know that he was feeling very weak, although he had a decent night of sleep. He also declared that he didn't feel he would be able to do any therapy. (To go into rehab he must withstand three hours of therapy a day, so that answers why he would not go to rehab right away.) It made sense that since he was off the feeding of “pure nutrition” and was only able to eat a little soup, that he would be more lethargic. The doctor confirmed this notion and also pointed out his transfer to the regular walker would cause more fatigue.
After a drink supplement and a little rest, Jess was feeling up to taking his laps. Throughout the day, he took five! He paced himself, footwork looking more stable. Wobbly in a few places, but he was cautious and concentrating. At one point he was able to get up without assistance. He was so proud of this, asking me if I saw it. It pleases me to no end that he is able to see his progress. I also see he is able to move himself a little more in the bed. With voice nearly 100%, eating, and going mobile, my guy is on his way.
Jesse’s blood pressure became low a few times during the day. When he sat up or after walking some he produced a better reading.
I need to remind myself that he is in the “early stage of recovery.”
I will see Jess in the afternoon after work tomorrow. With the assistance from my neighbor, I am going to try to put together a little (mock) first night sedder for him.
Albeit, we may have to substitute a bottle of Ensure for the wine…
I am wiped out myself; I doubt I could make it around the nurse’s station. Hobbes and Doo are also crashed so it is time for me to close.
Doodle Kisses and sweet dreams, J,J,P and H.
I had concern over the nurse's assumption that Jess would be out soon. Jess is not "medically stable" and as the social worker puts it, "the doctors still need to tweak him."
I should say, I think he has been tweaked enough.
I didn't get my morning call and was concerned.
When I phoned, Jess let me know that he was feeling very weak, although he had a decent night of sleep. He also declared that he didn't feel he would be able to do any therapy. (To go into rehab he must withstand three hours of therapy a day, so that answers why he would not go to rehab right away.) It made sense that since he was off the feeding of “pure nutrition” and was only able to eat a little soup, that he would be more lethargic. The doctor confirmed this notion and also pointed out his transfer to the regular walker would cause more fatigue.
After a drink supplement and a little rest, Jess was feeling up to taking his laps. Throughout the day, he took five! He paced himself, footwork looking more stable. Wobbly in a few places, but he was cautious and concentrating. At one point he was able to get up without assistance. He was so proud of this, asking me if I saw it. It pleases me to no end that he is able to see his progress. I also see he is able to move himself a little more in the bed. With voice nearly 100%, eating, and going mobile, my guy is on his way.
Jesse’s blood pressure became low a few times during the day. When he sat up or after walking some he produced a better reading.
I need to remind myself that he is in the “early stage of recovery.”
I will see Jess in the afternoon after work tomorrow. With the assistance from my neighbor, I am going to try to put together a little (mock) first night sedder for him.
Albeit, we may have to substitute a bottle of Ensure for the wine…
I am wiped out myself; I doubt I could make it around the nurse’s station. Hobbes and Doo are also crashed so it is time for me to close.
Doodle Kisses and sweet dreams, J,J,P and H.
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on April 7, 2009 at 10:54pm
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Ensure probably tastes better than kosher wine, anyway! It sounds like Jess is really making great progress. Have a good night's sleep and enjoy your seder with your guy. Happy Passover to all of you!
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Comment by Missi on April 7, 2009 at 10:41pm
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I am so glad to hear of his daily progress!!! Up without assistance? That's great. Don't know why that nurse said he'd be home in 4 days...but 4 days does seem like forever for nurses used to a fast turn-around. Sounds like Jess still does need a lot of support. Ensure sounds like a great substitute for wine! Glad everything is going well and you're able to blog about positive things every night now. Makes me happy!
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Comment by Adrianne Matzkin on April 7, 2009 at 10:05pm
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A big bowl of chicken soup with matzah balls is wonderul medicine!!! The sedar should help him mentally, as well. Traditions are wonderful to keep - good for the soul and mind!
Have a wonderful Passover!!!!
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