Update

Mom is getting a little bit better each day. The antibiotics seem to be helping along with the rest. We'll try for another visit to the chiropractor tomorrow and try to get her some relief that way. I'll post again once I've seen her.

Pneumonia

Well, the chest x-ray showed a touch of pneumonia. They gave her a shot of antibiotics and a 10 day supply of oral antibiotics and sent her home to rest. I guess rest is not the most appropriate word here since she still has to do 8 hrs a day on the 'torture machine', but no visitors or outings at least. It sounds like they caught it early and she will be just fine. I just feel bad because recovery is hard enough without getting sick too. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.

It was going too well...

Mom has had a great couple of days. Yesterday I was able to help out in the morning and then when I went to get the kids from school, dad came home. Overall, she was doing as great as you can after such a major surgery. We were all impressed.

Today we decided to try an outing to the chiropractor because, while the knee seems to be coming along well, the machine she has to use is throwing her hip out of place and causing problems with her sciatic nerve. So, after her physical therapy appt in the morning, we took a short trip out into the world. She had a small cough that seemed to be coming from down in her chest, but wasn't too worrysome. By this afternoon, she was feeling horrible. The cough has worsened terribly and she is running a fever. Dad will be taking her to the doctor first thing in the morning for a chest x-ray. The physical therapist was also concerned this morning because she seems to be losing some range of motion instead of gaining it. All of a sudden, the optimistic direction of her recovery has taken an abrupt turn. Please keep her in your prayers and I'll try to update the site as soon as I know more.

Saw Mom Today

Thanks to my friend Howie I got to go visit mom today. The kids have been coughing and sniffling a little, so we have been keeping them away from her. Matt's friend took him to the Braves game today, so I was home with the kids until Howie offered to come over and stay with them so I could make a mom visit. Thanks Howie!!

So mom is definitely doing better this time around. I couldn't believe the things she was able to do on her own. She can lift her leg, bend it a bit, walk around the house with the walker, and do her exercises. While we are impressed with her abilities, we definitely don't forget that she is in a lot of pain and still a good bit nauseous from the drugs. And of course, it totally sucks to be strapped to a machine that pushes her to her limit 8 hrs a day.

She said that the visits from her kids and grandkids helped to pass the time more quickly than just being there on her own (no offense dad).

I definitely believe in the power of prayer, and I thank all of you for your prayers, thoughts, kind words, and phone calls. They worked! I'll be spending some time with mom tomorrow and I'm sure she'll want to post an update herself, so stay tuned.

Successful so far

Mom has made it to her room and I spoke with her on the phone. She sounds drugged, which is good, of course. She'll be in and out all night, so not much to tell other than it seems like the surgery was successful. Now for the recovery.

Out of Surgery

Dad just called and mom is out of surgery. This one took less time than the first. The doctor told dad something about knowing what sizes to use or something. Sounds like she'll be in her room in about 2 hrs, and then the doctor will come by and check on her later tonight. I'll post more details as I get them.

Big Day

Mom is on her way to the hospital now. Arrival: 8:30. Surgery: 1:30. Check back for updates!