Mom had another good day today. She's up and walking around the floor and Dad mentioned that "she walked my ass off this afternoon." The doctor has indicated that we will likely take her home on Monday. This gives us some time to get a few things organized and meet up with the hospital social worker about some things.
Dad said that mentally, Mom was sharper than she's been in a while. That really is encouraging to hear.
We did hear that once she is done with radiation, she has seven more to go, then they will get going with the chemotherapy. According to the doctor, she will have chemo every three weeks, with each treatment occurring over a three-day period. One day for the actual treatment and then two days for tests and blood work. I don't know much more than that right now, but intend to try and find out.
Thank you to everyone for the comments and suggestions. I am going to talk to Mom about an iPod for use with audio books to see if she would be interested in that. She has been reading a little bit while in the hospital, but I don't know if she is going to want to get back to the level of reading that she was doing prior to all of this.
All in all, another good day. We'll take it.
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Mike,
ReplyDeletePlease let you mother know I will be out of town until late Monday but will check on her when I get back. Hopefully more good days are to follow!
Charlotte Masters
Oh, such good news to our ears about your mom. Thank you for keeping us posted. I am ready to cook an enchilada casserole for the Smith family as soon as they are settled. Maybe a little guacamole for a side dish as well...XO, Kathy and Pat
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