Kathy had a busy Monday with everybody at Scripps back at their posts. She had visits with her pulmonary doctor, her infectious disease doctor, her primary doctor, her medication doctor, her team doctors from ICU, her RN, her RN assistant, her breathing treatment technician, her speech trainer her physical trainer and her San Diego Rehab facilitator all in 4 hours! Great News! They were all pleased with her appearance and progress over the weekend!
Physically, her pneumonia remains a threat but she is breathing steady and seems to be on an upswing. (Please don't move her and screw this up) Her bacteria cultures remain negative for blood, urine and brain fluids. About the only thing wrong is she says she is a tad warm but her temps remain around 97-98 degrees.
Mentally, Kathy is a becoming a classic case of brain trauma recovery. She knows things are not right and is worried. We try to give her hourly accolades and "thata girls" but she knows it's going to be a battle. Lately, I finding it more time intensive and difficult to keep Kathy positive and focused. The good news, Kathy has spirit and is trying hard every day.
Tomorrow I am going to check out Sharp Rehabilitation (I've heard good things) and make sure I'm making the best possible choice. Kathy had great fun today, listening to her iPod, getting books and magazine read to her and a throng of evening visitors to bolster her. Thanks to all of you!
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Galen,
Rick Abair here, Mrs. Neal just informed me of Kathy's health. If there is anything I can do to help please do not hesitate to ask. Kathy and your entire family are in our prayers.
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