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This whole day has gone rather well for Loren. He seemed more groggy for awhile, but his meds are being altered. The benedryl they give him to prevent an allergic reaction to the steroid makes him sleepy. Still, he has been sitting up in a chair two times, for long periods. The physical therapist came in and ran him through his paces: he had to stand by the side of the bed with his hands on a walker. No pressure exerted, just there for balance. Then he was asked to sway from side to side, shuffle his feet, and perform slight knee bends. Successful on all counts.
Foodwise: after a few ice chips yesterday, he graduated to liquids for breakfast and lunch. Things like "zhellô de hred," et "zhellô de grhen." When I returned from my supper, I found Loren had graduated to ham and sweet potatoes, hot chocolate and pears! (or, as they say en Français, la pigée, les pommes des terre à la shughère, la chocolate très wharmèe, and, oh yeah, canned pears) Ask Sharon for hints to my pronunciation techniques. And, if you knew how long it took me to find those accents without my cheat sheet, you would be overwhelmed at my tenacity.
I worked off a couple of frustrations with a 3 mile walk. Stopped at the grocery and stocked up on vitamin C and garlic. (I'm starting to get paranoid about catching a cold) The walk worked up an appetite, but I stoically ignored McDonald's and proceeded to the hospital cafeteria where I indulged in a sensible but tasteless repast of two vegetables, meat and milk. I passed on the urge to buy a candy bar from the gift shop. But, I DID buy someone a birthday card. Hmmmm, who could that be for? :-) By this time, the sun had long since, set. So I completed my exercise for the day by climbing 6 flights of stairs for the third time. No, make that four.
Loren is most amusing to watch as he sits and contemplates and pesters the nurses with all sorts of questions. He is just like a curious kid who wants to know everything about his condition. I am certain the staff has never received so many inquiries. But, he can be talking one minute, and nodding off the next. That's the Benedryl, again.
Loren and I were also discussing some of the things he'll be able to do, now. Like, drive, and MOW THE LAWN.
Yep, things are looking better all the time :-)
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Foodwise: after a few ice chips yesterday, he graduated to liquids for breakfast and lunch. Things like "zhellô de hred," et "zhellô de grhen." When I returned from my supper, I found Loren had graduated to ham and sweet potatoes, hot chocolate and pears! (or, as they say en Français, la pigée, les pommes des terre à la shughère, la chocolate très wharmèe, and, oh yeah, canned pears) Ask Sharon for hints to my pronunciation techniques. And, if you knew how long it took me to find those accents without my cheat sheet, you would be overwhelmed at my tenacity.
I worked off a couple of frustrations with a 3 mile walk. Stopped at the grocery and stocked up on vitamin C and garlic. (I'm starting to get paranoid about catching a cold) The walk worked up an appetite, but I stoically ignored McDonald's and proceeded to the hospital cafeteria where I indulged in a sensible but tasteless repast of two vegetables, meat and milk. I passed on the urge to buy a candy bar from the gift shop. But, I DID buy someone a birthday card. Hmmmm, who could that be for? :-) By this time, the sun had long since, set. So I completed my exercise for the day by climbing 6 flights of stairs for the third time. No, make that four.
Loren is most amusing to watch as he sits and contemplates and pesters the nurses with all sorts of questions. He is just like a curious kid who wants to know everything about his condition. I am certain the staff has never received so many inquiries. But, he can be talking one minute, and nodding off the next. That's the Benedryl, again.
Loren and I were also discussing some of the things he'll be able to do, now. Like, drive, and MOW THE LAWN.
Yep, things are looking better all the time :-)
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posted by Ma Hoyt | 8:12 PM
2 Comments:
Great now you will have another "teenager" in the house practicing driving! Maybe he should start practicing on a riding lawn mower then move up...?!?!? Just teasing....but extremely glad to hear things are going well. Those medicines can really mess with your mind and memory...to bad they can't give them to the care givers as well so we won't remember..guess choclate will have to do. Get some sleep and sounds like you are getting enough exercise. Take care, Loren and the kids need you and we all just enjoy reading your wonderful blogs. Love MoM
Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Becky it's no nice to see you have not lost your sense of humor. We are all cheering for you back home. Tell Loren not to bug the nurses too much. Remember I've been there. No really we liked it when people wanted to know what was going on. They usually did better. Take care Barb
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