Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving Day

Sally's had a good Thanksgiving Day today. We (Conrad & Rita) are filling in for Knox to try to post significant events as they occur regarding Sally's progress.
7:00 a.m. today - Dr. Newton's assistant said everything looks good. Sally does not have an IV because of a fear of swelling. The family was told to only give Sally something to drink if she asks for it.
The kidney doctor came by. He also noted that everything looks good. He says they will continue with antibiotics because the kidney stone is infected, so they will continue with a low dose of antibiotics probably until the stone is removed.
8:10 a.m. - Breathing treatment. She did it on her own and took the entire treatment.
12:25p.m. - For lunch she had a couple of bites of mashed potatoes, a bite of turkey, 1 green bean, and one bite of pumpkin pie.
Dr. Swearingen - pulmonary came by. Says lungs sound good and chest xray looks good.
3:00 p.m. - BP 169/76
3:45 p.m. - Breathing Treatment: This time she had to use the mask for the treatment because of low energy level.
Sally has been very thirsty. She drank a whole pitcher of water and a couple of glasses of tea. The nurse said to start giving Sally ice because she was drinking too much water.
7:30 p.m. - BP 161/78
8:30 p.m. - Sally told the nurse she was getting sore from sitting so much. The charge nurse decided it was time to move from chair to the bed for the night. Sally was then able to walk a few steps to the bed. She's had a busy day, with lots of visitors. Will post more soon.

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