After moving out of ICU and into her own private room on the 7th floor, Alison was hungry for pizza: canadian bacon, mushroom and green peppers to be exact. So pizza she was given!
But while the patient can choose to eat many foods she likes, she still has some restrictions. She still has a catheter in relation to requiring epidurals for pain. Dr. K-T however, gave a thumbs up to her progress. She did suggest instead of two laps walking, she do four throughout the day ... so modifications in the boot camp regimen have been made!
Alison continues to have two chest tubes in each side, although the IV was removed from her neck, along with the arterial IV in her right wrist. Monday, education on charting her medications will begin. While no expected date for her departure from the hospital has been given, most transplant patients have a two-week stay.
Well wishes can be sent to her at: (note there needed to be a separation between the Rm. # and the street address!! Sorry!!)
UI Hospitals and Clinics
7RSCU #10
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Thank you so much for sending these updates,Janell. I check often,but not often enough. Jayne sees them first, calls Mom. Then I check and call Mom. I haven't beat Jayne yet! We are just all so excited about Alison's progress. It is miraculous! We keep praying. Love, Julie
ReplyDeleteAlison, your progress is just amazing! AND, you look great! I know you may not feel that way due to the lack of a shower. You are truly a miracle. Keep healing!!! The Webers
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