Hi everyone, Kara here (Greg's sister)
I know you are all praying for Kirstin & Greg and love to hear how things are going.
Kirstin is making progress everyday. Step by step, she is being "dehospitalized". Today, the needle stents were removed; and medication is mostly in pill form now. The wound dressing on the back of her neck was removed. The nurses have left it off, to allow it to breath and they said that the wound is looking very good.
These signs of healing are all cause for a big "WOOHOO!!!" Yeah!
Managing the pain is still an issue, and she still feels nauseous at times. She requires some assistance to make the trek across the room to the facilities.
However, overall - seems to be growing in strength and energy. Each day brings improvements.
She has been able to have a few visitors, who have brought lovely wildflowers/garden flowers, a Secret Garden painting, Linlathen event poster, and a beautiful hand-beaded picture from Greg's Mum.
There is talk underfoot about a decision being made tomorrow about what the next step is.
Physio and occupational therapy will be doing an assessment during the day. A decision will be made between either Kirstin going to the General Hospital for some days of further care and rehab - or going home.
Being at the General means a longer drive for Greg, but may keep Kirstin away from trying to do "too much" at home. Especially with the Linlathen conference coming up in 2 weeks time! Of course, there is 'nothing' like the comfort of being at home.
Each day the picture changes and improvements are made. More will be known as each day comes.
(and one note from Greg: the night nurse Larry says he's never seen a hip graft site heal so quickly!)
I know you are all praying for Kirstin & Greg and love to hear how things are going.
Kirstin is making progress everyday. Step by step, she is being "dehospitalized". Today, the needle stents were removed; and medication is mostly in pill form now. The wound dressing on the back of her neck was removed. The nurses have left it off, to allow it to breath and they said that the wound is looking very good.
These signs of healing are all cause for a big "WOOHOO!!!" Yeah!
Managing the pain is still an issue, and she still feels nauseous at times. She requires some assistance to make the trek across the room to the facilities.
However, overall - seems to be growing in strength and energy. Each day brings improvements.
She has been able to have a few visitors, who have brought lovely wildflowers/garden flowers, a Secret Garden painting, Linlathen event poster, and a beautiful hand-beaded picture from Greg's Mum.
There is talk underfoot about a decision being made tomorrow about what the next step is.
Physio and occupational therapy will be doing an assessment during the day. A decision will be made between either Kirstin going to the General Hospital for some days of further care and rehab - or going home.
Being at the General means a longer drive for Greg, but may keep Kirstin away from trying to do "too much" at home. Especially with the Linlathen conference coming up in 2 weeks time! Of course, there is 'nothing' like the comfort of being at home.
Each day the picture changes and improvements are made. More will be known as each day comes.
(and one note from Greg: the night nurse Larry says he's never seen a hip graft site heal so quickly!)
Continued prayers for healing quickly and well, Kirstin. (((Hugs)))
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. We celebrate the progress and pray for more.
ReplyDeleteLove the Johnson family
Our family eagerly awaits news that we may visit (more like invade) your homestead to catch up on things & hopefully take in a vicious game of Rook or Pit. Wishin' you guys all the best.
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