Getting better

Well mom finally got food today...she doesn't like hospital food but at least it is food for now. I brought her yogurt, coffee and bottled water, so she was happy. I changed rooms today to a handicap room to make life easier when mom is discharged this week. I would think mom will be discharged by Tuesday but we need to have the ability to control the pain. Mom walked up a flight of steps today with the Physical Therapist today, she did great and walked the halls 2 times. She got her drain tube out today, so that means we are making progress. The day was going pretty well until later in the afternoon when she had a lot of pain in her hips and the pain medicine did not work at first, so back in bed and no long walks the rest of the day. Doctor said this is usual, so that is what we are trusting but we don't want to be at the hotel and have that problem. Uncle Ralph and Aunt Lois came by to visit and then had to head home to Goose Creek, SC. Mom had a surprise visitor today...Charles Standfield a friend and classmate since they were in 3rd grade. This was truly an act of kindness on his part and up lifting for us. He was on his way to visit his daughter in Virgina...he lives in Georgia. It is always nice to have a surprise even when you have no makeup on, lying in a hospital bed, in an over sized hospital gown...if you know my mom you will know how funny and out of character this is for her...I don't think most people have ever seen her without hair, makeup and clothes just so...she even had to laugh!!