We watched most of Hairspray last night. I think under other circumstances she would have liked it, but it was hard for her to focus - there were a lot of complaints about back pain and general discomfort. I was relieved when she finally got to sleep. Then it was a pretty restless night.
In the taking-care-of-myself department, I was able to go for a 45-minute walk outside the hospital while she was sleeping yesterday morning! This was the first time I'd been outside since Wednesday so it felt great. I haven't been able to do much exercising since spraining my ankle.
I think today is going to get a lot better. We have been promised that she will get a bed-bath later this morning. They will draw some blood to check her nutrition (which is probably decreasing after three days of hospital food). She has physical therapy at 11:30 am, and will get to be transferred to the prone cart which means she can leave the room!
She is working on a new hairstyle: the hospital Mohawk...
Back to the Disney Channel...her favorite shows are Good Luck Charlie, A.N.T. Farm, Jessie, Shake It Up, and Phineas & Ferb (which is my favorite - hilarious). More soon. Love to everyone and thanks again for the support.
Hi Suchitra and Monica:
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about you two for the past several days. Monica, thanks for including me on the blog page. It is great to follow what is happening. Suchitra, you are my hero. This is a big surgery and I am so proud of you for going through it. I know you are probably a little uncomfortable right now, but this will all get better. I am going to visit your school next week. Let me know if you want me to pass on a message. Hang in there. PT Mary
Hi Monica and Suchitra! Emma and Ava also love Good Luck Charlie. The other shows they like are iCarly, Danny Phantom (a cartoon), and Scooby Doo. They all like Phineas and Ferb, too. I'm sure you have seen Avatar: The Last Airbender series? That is the BEST and we have watched the whole thing through twice. Guess what? We signed up to be a foster family for the Humane Society in Berkeley, and we are fostering three little kittens. I want to send you some pictures. That reminds me: sometimes hospitals allow therapy animals to come and visit. Is there a sign-up sheet? Maybe your local program there has some cute animals to bring by. I wish we could bring our foster kittens to crawl on your bed and play with you! They are VERY playful. But it's too far for them to travel, of course. Hope you have a good day!
ReplyDeleteHi Suchitra and Monica! We're home and I'm happy I can now follow the blog more closely, though I am sorry to hear you had such a rough Friday, Suchitra. I know a few days after surgery is often the toughest. Hang in there and watch lots of TV and try to get some rest--both of you! Love, Banu PS Don't forget to call whenever you want an ear, Monica :)
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