Friday, April 22, 2011

Friday, April 22

Becky called the Cardiac ICU this morning and was told that Mom "had a good night".  Renee and I just returned from the Clinic.  Mom is still sedated - the nurse I spoke to said that would be the case for "several more days" - but she did wiggle her toes when the nurse asked her to.  I happened to see the part of the incision in Mom's abdomen & left side when the nurse checked the three drainage tubes.  It goes up and over into her back, too, so she'll have quite a scar.  The good news is that Mom's condition is stable.  All is as it should be after this type of surgery, which is excellent for a person who is almost 80.  Nobody can really say how long Mom will be in the ICU.  Once she's moved to a regular floor, I'll post an address bc she'll be allowed to receive mail then.  I will be going back on Monday, but if I hear anything from my siblings, I'll enter it here.

I just viewed this and the spacing is wonky - Julia, can you help?

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