November 16

Recovery is a slow, painful process. Granny is still struggling with a lack of appetite, shortness of breath, periodic dizziness, some depression and overall weakness. But for the first time at this evening's meal, she actually said some of the food tasted good! (I wanted it in writing, but she just stuck her tongue out at me.) She definitely wants out of the hospital, though, which is a good sign.

The next step we are looking at is getting Granny into a rehab center to have professionals work with her on the level she needs to get her up to snuf so she can come home. The rehab program in the hospital has been determined unsuitable for her. That program entails 3 hours of physical therapy, and Granny gets too winded just walking (with help) from the bed to the bathroom. What this means is, Granny will be transferred to a rehab center close to home (depending on room availability--either 2 blocks from home, or a few miles north of here). She will live there with people around to monitor and watch her progression, take her to doctor appointments if needed, provide meals, assistance with dressing, washing, etc. As I understand it, there would be 2 paitents in a room and is half-way between a hospital room and a hotel. Anyways, they really push the patients to get well--to be able to clothe themselves, bathe themselves, walk without assistance, etc--everything they need to be able to live at home. The time frame needed for the rehab duration depends on the individual patient's progress. So don't really have a clue how long Granny would be in rehab, but probably could be several weeks.

If all goes well Granny will be transferred tomorrow, and I will be there to follow all of that and help get Granny settled. I will keep you posted. Hopefully the transition will flow smoothly and I will be back to work on Wednesday (I need the rest!).