Thursday 12/11 3:05 PM

Sally slept pretty well last night.  She said they woke her about 4 AM to dress her bottom sore.  Then she had a little difficulty getting back to sleep.  She didn't get a Flexeril this morning (unlike yesterday) so she was much more alert during her occupational and physical therapy sessions.  All of the therapists noticed this.  To a person, they all said she is doing so much better!

I came in at 8 AM so I could be here when the wound-care nurse dressed her sore.  She gave good instructions including giving Sally breaks during the day when she should be out of the chair. Apparently sitting in the chair causes more pressure on the sore.  In the bed, she can be propped up to give the affected area some relief.

It was good to be able to observe the various therapies today. Between the therapists and the nurses, they are doing all that they can to prepare us to care for Sally when she gets to go home.

No word from Dr. Jiminez about the kidney stones' removal.  I'll give it another day before I re-contact him or his staff.