Happy New Year to All!!!!
We had to take a step back on the weaning Kristi from the vent and gave her a break for a few days. Today we tried again with the new plan to start a little slower. Today she breathed on her own for 2 1/2 hours and we will try for a longer time tomorrow. She did great, lots of exercise and sat up for 3+ hours. She is also working hard to stand on her own and we see marked improvement in her strength. Her attitude is great and she is determined to get off of the ventilator ASAP - she is craving conversation and Jambe Juice.
The best news is that we are scheduled to transfer her on Tuesday, to a hospital closer to home. She will be moving to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and the facility has a reputation as one of the top accute medical rehabilitation hospitals in the county. She will get 4+ plus hours of physical therapy a day and they have a hand specialist that is supposed to be really great. Kristi is looking forward to the challenge and the change of scenery. My gut tells me that she will be on her feet before we know it. We still have some medical challenges but the list is getting shorter!!!!!
Love to all of you and I hope that you had a joyous holiday season enjoying family and friends!!!
xoxox J
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Great News. You all must be so excited about the move and the reputation of the staff at SCVMC. 4 hours of PT, wow, Kristi will be on her feet in no time. Just think if we worked out 4 hours a day, oh sorry, just dreamin a bit. Happy New Year to all of you, the future is looking bright :)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to hear about all this good news. And so happy Kristi will be close to home! Yipee. This is a great start to 2010!
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