Out of the ICU
Rachel had a more difficult day. She had five episodes of convulsions at different times. Her doctor told us that this was to be expected. She still has intermitant numbness in her right leg. It is the right side of her body that convulses. She has been moved from the ICU to the sixth floor, room 248 at Methodist's Hospital. Rachel's departure from the ICU (a day early) shows that she is making good progress in her recovery. She is up and walking around a bit, but very weak. She is on a liquid diet--does NOT like the salty broth, the jello is okay.
She was given a post-operative MRI, results pending. We are also waiting for the results of the pathologist's tumor biopsy. Hopefully both will bring good news. She's extremely tired and needs lots of sleep. Her attitude is excellent. She wants to get well.
Thanks to all who have posted notes on this site or sent e-mails. Rachel receives them all and appreciates the kind words.
Kris and Tom
posted by CMT @ 9:35 PM
6 Comments:
Rachel,
My thoughts and prayers (and Alyson's too) have been with you all week, and I am so relieved to hear that things have gone well thus far and progress is being made. Hopefully the good news trend will continue and you'll be outta there in no time. I'll come visit you as soon as you'll let me. Until then, best wishes for your continued speedy recovery.
See you soon,
Tay
p.s. mmmmmm, Jello
Rachel,
You have not left my heart or my prayers these last few days. I'm so inspired by you and your continued willingness to fight through all the challenges recovery brings. Us Oles talk about you all the time and are sending you so many hugs!! Whenever you're ready for visitors we'll be there with bells on (p.s. I'm going to be in MN later on this month!), but don't want you to rush it either--we'll see you when you're ready to see people, and until then we'll just keep sending the love :-) Hang in there gorgeous!
Love,
Lindsey R.
Hello chika. I'm sorry it's taken so long to post a message. I have no excuse (I read everyone else's, but seem to not post my own). I'm glad you are doing well. I hear you get to continuously tell the nurses your birthday while putting your socks on. Fun! I'm thinking of you always. If you get bored, suck the jello through your teeth, that's always a fun pasttime.
-Andrea
I am so relieved to hear that your surgery and recovery are unfolding as expected. Birthday and socks.. jelly through your teeth..look at your own brain..it's all so Rachel and so heartwarming to read. Get well soon--here's to a speedy recovery with continued good news. Thinking about you and your family ever so much,
Margaret
Oh Rachel....You must be missin' my soup!! -Jasmine
Very pretty design! Keep up the good work. Thanks.
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