Breaking news from Dr. Tran’s office! She doesn’t seem to have any problems in her throat! This morning she went in for a “scoping” of her throat. Not certain how far down he went, but certainly far enough! Dr. Tran saw no evidence of any swelling, redness, irritation or negative problem. He was planning onContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 11th.”
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Mom’s Heart: Nov 4th
After all she went through yesterday, Evelyn’s energy levels were not diminished. She had a 1pm appointment w/ Dr Ameen. Lee said most of what they talked about he didn’t understand until it came to her lungs and extra fluid. Apparently her body has not been moving the extra fluid out of her lungs quicklyContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 4th”
Mom’s Heart: November 3rd
Kind of a bummer today for Evelyn. Last night her feeding tube blocked up. She was scheduled to see Dr B today, but Dr B has the flu (H1N1?). So Evelyn and Lee spent the 7hrs+ at the emergency center having the tube removed and a new one inserted. Ouch! Evelyn really thought she wasContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: November 3rd”
Mom’s Heart: Oct 26th
It has now been officially one month since surgery. Last week she had a series of doctors appointments, the last one with a throat specialist (Dr T). The big thing that came out of that experience was SWALLOWING! Yes folks, Dr T couldn’t understand why she was spitting out her spit and told her toContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Oct 26th”
Mom’s Heart: Day 26
Is it really day 26? Things are just blending together. Today is Tuesday and a monumental day at that! Evelyn finally went to see her primary physician this morning! Both Lee & Kim assisted with the event, along with the dial-up wheelchair van. Interesting all around event. Dr B was unaware that Evelyn had evenContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Day 26”
Mom’s Heart: Day 24
Today, Sunday, Evelyn had quite a few visitors (8 total). Harold & Lindsay stopped by after church. Lee made his early morning jaunt in and out. Kim was there around 2:30 with a pair of sweatpants for her to try. Her legs have been quite cold of late. Kim mentioned that her leg seemed toContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Day 24”
Mom’s Heart: Day 17-19
Shower, Bicycling & Walking It has been a few days since reporting Evelyn’s updates. Dave & I were not down on days 17 &18. On day 19, all available hands traveled to Eugene for the progress conference at South Hills Rehab. Highlights on day 17 must have been the shower. Evelyn finally felt well enoughContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Day 17-19”
Mom’s Heart: Day 16
Lee’s Escape! On Friday Lee was talking about heading coastal. He gave me a call Saturday morning letting me know he had made it. Like a good soldier, he made his stop by Evelyn’s room to receive marching instructions before heading out-of-town. The weather couldn’t have been better for his journey. Another beautiful fall day.Continue reading “Mom’s Heart: Day 16”
Mom’s Heart: Day 15
Looking good! Evelyn seems to be taking to her new surroundings quite well. The rehabilitation facility is located in Eugene’s south hills. Older, not so modern or technologically advanced, kind of dark feeling but from her reports she seems ok. Speech ability is 500 times better than last week. She actually looks like herself, butContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Day 15”
Mom’s Heart: Day 14 continued
Since I will be making an early journey to Eugene I figured writing tonight would be a good thing! Well, she really did move today. She now resides in room 105 at 1166 E 28th st. This location is so much closer to the house and will take Lee & Kim only 10 minutes toContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Day 14 continued”
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