Step 2 continues and Mary is definitely improving. They have a feeding tube that delivers a nutrient with fiber to her duodenum. The amount is small, about 10 units per hour when a typical patient gets 40 to 80. Going slow is the secret to success they tell me.
Ingrid stopped by the waiting room about 5:30PM yesterday and we both went into see Mary at 6PM. Mary happened to have a dinner delivered at that time. Well, if you can call apple juice, chicken broth, jello, orange ice and Lipton tea a dinner. Ingrid spoon fed some broth and some tea to Mary. Because we were helping, the nurse allowed us to stay in ICU until 6:55PM and then they asked us to leave because of shift change.
While we were there, Mary was very communicative and interactive. However, she is still limited to staying in bed. We have a long way to go but the signs are positive.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
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Wow food, well sort of. by the way Mary this is not a good weight loss plan. I can't wait to get to CA. Tom and I are so happy that you are doing better. Keep it up
Love Reenie
Happy to hear that Mary continues to improve. Love, Terry and Barnes
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