The 100-Foot Marathon

Today was another good day for Sharon. It started by having her chest drain removed. This has lessened the pain in that area and also allows her to take deeper breaths. She has also been much less loopy and more engaged in reality, even though the meds didn’t change. She sat in the chair for a good while and then embarked on a marathon, walking an astounding 100' with the walker. It did not set a land speed record, but was still quite impressive. The need to walk more has risen to high priority status as they have taken her catheter out and she will now need to get out of bed to use the bathroom. She is still only able to eat/drink ice chips and remains on oxygen, but signs are that all vital organs affected by the surgery are rebooting and starting to work. In fact, it is likely she will be moved out of the ICU tomorrow. There are pros and cons to that but it definitely indicates progress.

Sawyer and Ava have returned to Ohio and we are glad they were able to visit and help out. Sharon is still not up for visitors at this time but appreciates everyone continuing to think of her. Also, a note to those who have been leaving comments on the posts: Thank you. We have been reading them all and they are appreciated. I just haven’t commented on the comments because I don’t know if that action will trigger those annoying, automated “Steve has just commented on a comment” emails to everyone subscribed.

I told Sharon that since she is improving she will soon be able to take over the task of providing these updates. She gave me the stink eye.