Bedtime for Mary

Mary had a good day today. She ate at every meal, is drinking fluids but not as much as is allowed (they have a 1.5L max and she is doing about 1L). The reason she has an upper limit on liquids is that they are afraid she might dilute the sodium ratio in her system and go visit SIADH land again. NOT! The Roxicodine appears to keep the pain under control.

Mary did shower this afternoon and then she had visitors from Habitat for Humanity, Silicon Valley. HfHSV is a charity where Mary has spent hundreds and hundreds of hours each year since volunteering in 2001. She has held roles as the chair of committees such as site acquisition and family selection over the years. She always seems to find a way to volunteer to do more, too. She really does believe in their mission. Thanks to Jennifer, Erin and Julie for stopping by today and giving a very nice bed jacket. Very nice!

Dinner was a pork cutlet with veggies and Mary did eat a reasonable amount. She was also nibbling on the various goodies Reenie brought along so she has had good food intake today.

My observation is that she is much more cognizant today than yesterday. As Reenie commented, today she is awake enough to know she is foggy headed from the painkillers. Mary also took a short walk outside of the room so she is working to get where she needs to be.

It appears the renal docs are in control of the discharge decision and they are not ready to let Mary go home yet. Given her overall condition, I think that is good. She needs a day or two more time.