After a very long seven days in Barnes-Jewish Hospital with her head wired six ways to Sunday then wrapped like a mummy, Sue is finished with this ordeal. This afternoon she transferred from the hospital to the extended care facility (also Barnes-Jewish) just in time for dinner with her friend Jack. She was much relieved to get a shower and shampoo in the afternoon. And, as she put it, to be able to scratch her head!
Dr. Hogan, her neurologist for her seizure disorder, adjusted her meds slightly with the aim of better controlling intractable seizures. The hospital staff as well as the staff at the extended care facility all know Sue because of her many stays at both places. They are unfailingly kind and friendly. Sue does her part by cooperating, working very hard in therapy, and being her usual kind, pleasant self.
As we arrived at BJEC around 4:30 this afternoon, we ran into Sue's favorite physical therapist, Michelle, who was happy to have her back. Sue will undergo a therapy evaluation tomorrow and begin rigorous workouts and exercise then. Needless to say, lying in bed unable to walk or exercise for seven full days has taken its toll!
Dr. Hogan, her neurologist for her seizure disorder, adjusted her meds slightly with the aim of better controlling intractable seizures. The hospital staff as well as the staff at the extended care facility all know Sue because of her many stays at both places. They are unfailingly kind and friendly. Sue does her part by cooperating, working very hard in therapy, and being her usual kind, pleasant self.
As we arrived at BJEC around 4:30 this afternoon, we ran into Sue's favorite physical therapist, Michelle, who was happy to have her back. Sue will undergo a therapy evaluation tomorrow and begin rigorous workouts and exercise then. Needless to say, lying in bed unable to walk or exercise for seven full days has taken its toll!
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