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I got into an elevator with my father to go see Mum in hospital. I would take the stairs, but they are nowhere near the section where she is, and ... my father can't do stairs very well, as he's 70 ... I'll give him a pass.

Well, two people got on, who each were about twice my weight. When the floor button was pushed, there was a sound, creek, lurch, but the car rode to the 3rd floor. Instinctively, I terribly looked at the load limit, which the four of us never came close. I'm so ashamed, "Oh sure, blame the fat ones!"

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Father and I went to see Mom last night.  She was yet, even better stronger (bionic, though not working for the government).  I was mislead or presumed too much in thinking that she would be directly moved from ICU to rehab.  The orthopedic doctor (intern, approved by lead doctor) stated that she would move back to the orthopedic floor for a few days, then to the rehab hospital.

 

Hey ... more days at the hospital, joy of joys.  The good news there, is realistic visiting hours.  It's likely a 7-9 or 8-8 schedule with less strict guidelines.  It isn't clear when that will happen, but guesses and rumors are within a couple of days.

 

I sleep but don't rest, and father rests but doesn't sleep.  I'm mentally okay, but sore and he's physically okay (though weakened by poor sleep) but groggy.

 

Also good, is that Mother has a good rapport with the nursing staff.  They are all wonderful!

30 percent

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Originally uploaded by MDH, II.

How did you do on your pre-calculus test?
33 percent!

Alright! Yes! Cool! Unfortunately, unlike these girls, I had no Bonklers group shooting for miraculous high or incredulous low scores.

These are their English scores.

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Mother was working a bit this morning on her PT, self-guided, with wincing. The physical therapist was due to come in later on this morning. She is working a little harder.

She is still in ICU for high blood pressure, which seems -- at the moment, to be lowered. She also has arterial fibrillation a type of heart arrhythmia. It is not serious and is common. She has a history of heart arrhythmia and heart problems. The cardiologist hasn't yet come in today, but will assess her yet again. It is with high hopes that she is sent to the rehab soon.

The surgeon seems pleased with the knees and pops in, for maybe moments, then leaves. Mum's not sure on him, as he looks very short at her knees to make an assessment.

She has had a few surprise guests, including Pastor Keith from the church and Don, from the Sunday school class. There are many prayers for her. Pastor Keith mentioned that there are four people from church in hospital this week.

Mom seems in good spirits, all things considered, but is still a bit confused at times, though clearer. She has a devil of a time sleeping, so takes meds (some low to mid level narcotics) to rest well and lessen pain. These, I feel, are a cause of her confusions, delusions, hallucinations. Her fears and hallucinations are much, much less than before.

She is lucid and talks freely and is seeking more home and creature comforts for her room in ICU. I hope and pray that she gets out of there soon. She is only one drop that keeps her there, and that can be an oral medicine. She is off the nitro drip that kept her there.