when we arrived at 11, mama was already down for the procedure that Creig has mentioned. When she got back to her room, Dr. Jones came in with his team.
He greeted her with "No more coumaden for you, Lady", and listened as she related comments about her trip to get the drain put in. He was surprised that the procedure was finished already and said this specialty department which I forget the name of--had been so prompt. He said its usually much longer to get on their schedule.
He said Mama should get some eating started, and I told him she eats very little, maybe half a cup of food total at each meal, could she have a regular diet for a week or two. Mama then mentioned she was really hungry for some Chinese food.
Well mama, as you know, we blew that one, and are back on the "Healthy Heart Diet".Its an ok diet,(noo chinese) but doesn't tempt a poor appetite. Except today--
Mama ordered soup and half of a sandwich and protein drink and Milk. When the dessert menu was quoted, there was cheesecake as a choice. At my urging she ordered it and I told them to bring a topping, only chocolate was available on her plan.
Well, mama ate her usual 4 or 5 bites,drank her protein shake, after which she trickled the chocolate on the cheesecake and ate about half of it. It was good to see her enjoy a treat. She has certainly earned it! She looked and acted more like her old self today than anytime since I first saw her in the hospital.
Physical therupy is already ordered and they worked with her a bit. We had a nice visit afterwards, and Jim and I headed for home as she prepared to nap.
I enjoyed our color tour home knowing one more time my mother is "on the Mend."
We have so much to Thank God for,
It includes a truly nice afternoon with Mama.
Sharon
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