Grandma Pat ~ Post Op

A little update:

Grandma has had good days and some that were not so good, but she continually getting stronger and her body is adjusting really well. She is finally unable to keep herself awake and talking all day and night. Brandon just told me she slept for 3 hrs one time and 2 another. She is afraid to sleep, afraid she won't wake up. She feels so much better when she does though. She refuses the sleeping/relaxation meds. It must be so scary to be in her situation though. She doesn't want to be left alone and hasn't been, not for one second. It's been best that way, I can see that. Anyway, she is doing her breathing exercises, walking, eating, pooping...generally all that she needs to do in order to get better and get home. She was back to her old self pretty quickly after surgery, telling everyone how it was going to be and pretty much that's how it's gone. The boys have some good stories to tell, actually keeping a little list and will post it soon. Everyone is really relieved to have this behind her and to now help her recover and spend the next 20, 30 years with us.

She is going to be coming to my house for a couple of weeks. We were going to go to her house, but I don't feel comfortable down in the canyon, far from help if needed. Andy moved out so we have an extra room and Dustin is bringing a bed and tv for her. She will have a home nurse visit every day, I'm glad of that. She shouldn't have any dressings, but i will be glad for someone to ck her out each day. I can take her temp and feed her but the heart does scare me. So it's good to be close to emergency services and hospital. I think she may be released, if everything continues the way it has, probably Tues or Wed.

I must say she has had the best care from all of her medical team and the most loving family and friends...a steady stream and I am not exaggerating, who love this women. We are most grateful to all of those who have extended her life and shown care and concern for her. We can't imagine life without her. I am grateful to God for this is a marvelous blessing.

Me, Grandma, and Brandon

Grandma, Sister Bunny, Brandon and Chris her CNA getting her up and walking

Cardio surgical RN Cathy telling us about after home care. Dustin is covering his nose due to the cuckoo behind the curtain...I'll let you just assume the reason for the covered nose, not pretty. We moved rooms soon after, for the 2nd time.
Elaine visiting. Look at the pic of grandma on the bed behind Elaine. Jess brought it from home so everyone could see what her gramma really looks like and she gave her the rose. The teddy bear is what she hugs when she coughs to take some pressure off of her chest.
Jess and Nikki visiting Grandma. The girl's gramma's are best friends and they didn't know it for years until Nikki was saying that her gramma's friend Pat bought her some bedroom furniture and then Pat mentioned that she bought her friend's grand-daughter some furniture...anyway, 2 + 2 and they put it together. For years the girls were talking about Pat not realizing it was the same one.

Andy taking a turn at watching over Gramma.

Grandma and Physical Therapist, Jenessa. Walking around just a day after surgery.