Yep, it's time for an update. So, my mom will be moving to a skilled nursing home tomorrow. Insurance will no longer cover this "accute care" facility, but has approved a nursing home stay. So, she will be moving to Aspen Ridge here in Salt Lake (Murray I guess?). My dad went and checked it out yesterday and says it's pretty fancy. The dining room has little round tables with tablecloths and crystal glasses. ;) The reception desk was marble. The therapy room was carpeted. The rooms are nice - twice as big as the one she's in. And maybe with it's own temperature control unit - unlike the 75 degree room we've been in for the past couple of weeks. ;) Refrigerator, microwave, TV, etc. Yay!! Hopefully it's as good as it sounds. We think it will be a positive move for her. She's so ready to get out of this dang hospital! We've heard good reviews from the staff here about Aspen Ridge, so we feel good about it.
I was at work all day yesterday, but my dad said there were some good improvements. She's been real sleepy this week. Starting to sleep better at night, but also sleepy during the day. But yesterday my dad said that she actually got a little bit of strength in the thigh of her left leg yesterday. She still can't move it on her own, but is gradually getting more strength in her back, and still has strength in her arms and right leg.
On another note, she is scheduled to have radiation on Tuesday. From reading the information about it, it sounds pretty intense and could have some side effects that would put her right back to where she was after surgery. So we've been concerned about going forward with the radiation until she has gotten some of her strength back. My dad talked to the Doctor's office this morning, and a consultation with the radiation doctor is scheduled for Monday morning. It will be a chance for the doctor to evaluate and see if she feels like my mom is in good enough condition to go forward with the radiation. So by Monday we'll know about that. She is also scheduled to see Dr. Chen - her oncologist at Huntsman - on Wednesday, to see about the rest of her cancer treatment.
I think that's all!!
3 comments:
thanks for updating the blog. I pray for her and put her name on the prayer roll every week.
thank you!
Sounds like change may be good! This whole thing isn't fun but we can always find a bright side, they will both be more comfortable in a nicer surrounding.. My Uncle Harold passed away so we are going to Panguitch for the funeral. AS soon as I get back I'll call your dad and go through my books on CD and see which ones he wants and then get them in the mail. Please give them my love.
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