Good progress

Today was a good day or progress and the first day of the new normal.

Laura had multiple tubes removed today. The NG tube was pulled, the central line that was connected to her jugular was removed.  This was the mainline in that connected the tree of 11 IVs.  Here IV into here leg was removed as well.  She has her port accessed, an IV into her wrist and her feeding tube in.  All else is gone.  A stark difference to 48 hours ago.

Laura sleep well and that changed the day.  She complete two walks for about 40 yards on her on power (she does use a large walker).  She also spent time sitting up in a chair.  It is all about waking up the body and moving.  This will start to strengthen the muscles and also diminishes the pain.

There was no swallow test today, so they will try again tomorrow.  Once she learns how to swallow again (making sure liquids go down the right pipe) she can move onto soft foods. A Vitamix turkey is around the corner.

If she continues on this path we could be back on the main floor by Tuesday.  A bit more space, a lot less noise and commotion is appealing.

If we can string a few good days in a row it should make all the difference in attitude, sleep and progress.

Cheers,
Z's