Saturday Update

Hi Everyone. Sorry it's been a week since our last post. In the last week, I have returned to SF from Indianapolis, and did not have internet access until yesterday. Geoff has been completely swamped with work, and, when we're at the hospital with mom, we aren't blogging!

Mom is continuing to progress. Her therapies are a bit lighter until she is able to bear weight on her feet next Friday. Until then, her OT and PT are still working with her mobility in her arms, hands and wrists. Her right wrist seems to be getting a little better, although only time will tell the extent of her nerve damage and what long-term affects it will have, if any. She wears a splint on that wrist, which keeps it at a neutral angle, so that the wrist won't "drop" and get stuck in that position. Mom is really good about doing her hand exercises in between therapy sessions. She's determined to have her right hand and wrist work again. Mobility in both hands, wrists and arms will be necessary for her to assist with her transfers (from bed to wheelchair, etc.), and being able to transfer will allow her to head back to OK more quickly. All of this motivates her to work hard on her own when her therapists aren't present and working with her.

Mom's rehabilitation doctor wants her to have an MRI of her left shoulder on Monday. Dr. Coufal confirmed that it was fractured, but Dr. Rome wants an MRI to know exactly what is going on. We'll keep you posted.

Mom's next appointment with Dr. Coufal is December 11. At that point, we should find out more about when she can go back to OK. I'm certain that she'll need to go back into rehab in OK until she gets steady enough on her feet to go home and get around safely and independently. Mom is eager to get back home... to Oklahoma in the short term, and ultimately to her house, with Thatcher and her friends nearby.

Geoff & I will be researching rehab facilities in the North Oklahoma City/Edmond area, so please let us know if you know of any.

love,
jennifer