Well, Kim is settled in her "new home". Much more a smaller hospital than the General, but really am not complaining about the doctor/nursing staff. It was nice to meet her family doctor and the whole new staff of nurses again, and both places, though we do sometimes complain, all in all, we are happy for Kim's care. At first, we were thinking "How will she be treated in Grimsby? Will she get the proper care, with the nurses, doctors, physio, etc.?" Well, so far, so good. No complaints about that. Kim only complains about her roommates at times! She's in a Ward, and has all these "old" (70 plus) ladies around her that she complains are phsyco!!! she was put here only because no semis are available and she is still in isolation. As mentioned in my last blog, because she came from the General (which is now totally in "outbreak mode"). Had she come a day later, she would have been in isolation for 7 days. Now hopefully, that will be finished tomorrow.
Today, she went for her first shower since her accident. She told her nurse she wanted a 45 minute shower, but had to settle for a 10 minute one! After that, she had to go for Xrays on her chest. In the meantime, the results came back from the X rays that were done on Tuesday morning, before she left the General,and it showed that there was still fluid in her chest, which will continually be monitored.
She also did physio again today. She had to walk along the parallel bars for as long as she could stand it. She did this for 2-3 minutes, which to us seems like nothing, but under Kim's circumstances, was quite an accomplishment. Keep it up girl!
Tomorrow, we have an appointment with the Brain Injury Specialist. He is coming from Hamilton, to discuss and do a follow-up on Kim's situation. As well, a list of follow-up appointments were made with the other doctors Kim had in the Trauma Unit in the General. We will going there for those appointments in a few weeks.
Continued prayers, and strength and lots of patience is all we can ask for. Thanks so much.
Glad things are going well in Grimsby Hospital.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that it's close by family. You're doing a great job trying to get better Kim. Let me know when you're up for some Fish and Chips:)
Congratulations on being moved to Grimsby, Kim. Continue to keep up the good work. I continue to pray for you and your family. God Bless Joanne Kok
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