Working with Rehab

Debbie worked with two members of the rehab team today. Both felt she was doing good. The speech therapist was especially pleased. No major issues. She still needs to meet with five more members of the rehab team before they know exactly when she can return to Pocatello. Hopefully they will be back to work tomorrow.

Monday Morning Update

From Deb: Well good morning everyone. It looks like a nice day outside. Got to see the hot air balloons this morning from my bed. I'm still waiting for them to let me out. I want to go home. Seems like all I do is eat and sleep. I will admit, the pain medicine is good. I'm doing better. Well, it's time for one of my two past times here in the hospital. Eating. It was nice to be able to sleep last night without any tubes. I will talk to everyone later.

Sunday Night Update

From Kelly: Deb wanted to make sure that everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. We're over in rehab, but not a lot of action today. One might think it was a holiday! Deb's color is coming back to her face and her eyes are more alert. She still tells everyone "Go home. I'm fine and I'm leaving tomorrow. ". She went most of the day without taking any nausea medication. She finally took some around 7:30 tonight. She just got off her oxygen assistance. Her heart rate is that of a 20 year-old. Her blood pressure runs around 100 over 60.

Sunday Morning Update

Deb's new room number is 2685.

This morning Debbie had a nice long shower. She walked to breakfast in the dining room where she had a bite of pancake and almost all of her orange juice.

She is now getting out of bed to go to the bathroom rather than using a catheter.

Moving to Rehab

The latest: Deb is moving into rehab this afternoon. She is tentatively scheduled to transfer to Pocatello next week for additional rehab. Deb is projected to be in rehab for a seven to 10 days. Keep up the progress, Deb!!! We are all cheering for you!

Greetings From Debbie

Happy 4th of July weekend wishes from Deb and Family. She wants everyone to have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Kelly said that texting is something new for him. Nephews, nieces and friends better watch out. He's learning some of these new electronic gadgets so he says you might be seeing more of him in the cyber world!

From Deb: Today not much happening yet. Starting to feel a little and even think that I'm getting back to normal. I tossed and turned most of the night, making my nurses work more than usual. I needed their help to get untangled. They knew faster than I did. I was so impressed. But then, I overheard them talking about my bells and whistles going off and that was now they knew. I'm glad at night that I can't hear. Being a light sleeper I would be up all night. I'm able to roll over in bed without any help and feeling a little less nauseated. I think I'm getting better or it might be the new pain meds making me relaxed. I need to thank each and everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Don't worry about us, we are ok. We appreciate what you are doing for us. I am so blessed to have special friends and family like you. Thank you so much. Love, Deb & Family.

Caffeine Free

Zac and Torey have gone back to Provo to be with Debbie & Kelly.

Kelly also said he forgot to mention that Debbie can no longer drink regular Diet Coke with the new pain medication. He has been sneaking her caffeine free whenever she asks for a drink. :)