I talked to the director of nursing tonight, and she said that PT is still going good. She came in to check on the incisions, and Mom rolled over in the bed herself. Progress.
Tonight's visit wasn't as laughter-filled as the past nights. She was in a lot of pain. And she cried a few times. After the pain pill kicked in, she and I were laughing a little bit while we watched Andy and Barney. Just as we were ready to leave, the nurse came in and removed the staples from the incisions. I thought it would be brutal, but she didn't wince in pain once. In fact, while the nurse was taking them out, Mom had her hands behind her head, smiling and talking with the nurse.
She still doesn't want to eat or drink, and that is a concern. The not drinking is causing her BP to be low, and in turn the heart rate high. For my pray-ers, please pray specifically that she will eat and drink more. We managed to get her to eat half of a good sized banana tonight and drink half a glass of water. Once again, progress. And we can't thank the Lord enough for the healing and things He's done. Her nurse tonight told us how much she's improved since she came to Park Terrace just a week ago.
Thank you all for your concern, and please keep up the prayers.
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