Good news today...Mom can now put weight on her left leg! Hopefully this is going to really help with the transfers-in and out, up and down, etc. The doc was ready to send her to rehab but since she really could not walk too well prior to the break, this is not something we will actively pursue. For those who follow my FB page, think back to my reference to Amy Winehouse a month ago:) LOL
For those who may not be aware, last week we engaged the services of a local hospice. We will now maintain her status as is, without seeking to rehab her to a walking state or pursue any further surgeries, etc. So far, everyone has been really sincere and helpful. It's like a revolving door at our house! Tomorrow I am meeting with the social worker and I hope to plan something really special for Mom's birthday in July...keep you posted on that.
It was really cute today at the surgeon's office. He asked her if she had been putting weight on her leg, and she said "well yes-I've been walking to the kitchen"...NOT. She also of course told him that she really had not broken her leg. Oh the joys of short-term memory loss. I had just reminded her about it in the car en route.
Well, that's about it for now. I hope we have a quiet night...I am on duty. Paul had to get up about 4 times last night. I am really blessed to have a husband who will do this for his mother-in-law.
Take care,
Sharon
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