It was a good Friday with Sally today

Sally's central line was taken out today :)
Also, the drain tube from her lungs was removed by Dr. Newton.
Oxygen through the cannula was stopped this morning, but was put back at 7:10 tonight when her vitals were taken. Her oxygen reading was low (89). With the oxygen started again, the level went up to 91, and we were told it would probably go up higher in a little while.
At 7:10 p.m. BP was 166/76 and Temp. was 100.4.
Her daughter, Lisa, will spend the night with her tonight.
Her night nurse tonight is Joe. He says he'll be looking in on her throughout the night.

Sally may be going to the HealthSouth rehab facility this coming Monday to help with her walking. Earlier today she walked from her chair to the door and back with a walker. Right after that, the physical therapist came in to help her walk some more. That time she was only able to walk a few more steps. She also walked from her chair to the bathroom with the help of 3 people.

Diane, the Diabetic Educator, came by and told Lisa & Karen that all caregivers must learn to give insulin injections. Sally will need them once a day, in the morning, at the same time every day. The injections will be given in the stomach. One day for one side and the next day, on the other side of the stomach.

Sally's case worker, Regina, came by and said that someone from rehab would be coming by....then later, Sheila, from HealthSouth came and talked a little about rehab. She mentioned that the visiting hours will be restricted while in rehab.