Yesterday was a good day for all of us. Kathy responded in ICU to her intensive care and medication. Dr. Ballon-Landa, her infections specialist, continued to give her new combinations of antibiotics to improve her condition. Kathy pneumonia, luckily, is limited to one lung and with breathing treatments every three to four hours, she was breathing easier. Mentally, Kathy is pretty much back to her peak progress showed on Wednesday. She's alert to conversation and even attempts to comment or talk when she wants to make a statement.
What next? Well, today if Kathy keeps up her strong recovery, they will want her to move back to 11th floors (Hell level) for the next few days. If the nurses on floor 11 don’t make mistakes and put Kathy back into ICU, she should move on to a rehabilitation hospital in a few days. At the rehabilitation hospital, they supply acute care, but more importantly provide Kathy with 3-4 hours of therapy to improve speech, memory and her range of movement. Scripps advised us she would probably need around (2) weeks in rehabilitation before coming home. At home she would need some assistance until she feels comfortable.
Macy suggested two facilities near Mercy hospital, San Diego Rehabilitation (Macy’s old haunt) or Continental, located across the street. I am going to check out both this weekend to find the best for Kathy.
This morning, the nurse reported Kathy had a good night, got her bath and hair shampooed and is looking beautiful. (Kathy told me last night she wanted to cut her hair off-I think people’s comments are making her feel self conscious about her hair) She had a strong headache (?) and they gave her Imitrix, her migraine medicine. She was sleeping well this morning……….
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