So on Tuesday April 7, mom returned to the Health Center of Windermere (room 242). In the two weeks that followed, she progressed greatly. Danny, Melissa and family came to Orlando and were able to visit with mom. She enjoyed that immensely. After about a week, we were told mom's insurance only covers 60 days of inpatient rehab which meant Tuesday April 21 she would be coming home. At first, she freaked out that she wasn't ready to come home. Then, she focused all that energy into getting ready. She was getting physical therapy (PT) twice a day. On her best day, she was able to walk (with walker and therapist) about 150 ft in the morning session and 210 ft in the afternoon session!
Coincidentally, John and Eileen were planning a trip to Orlando arriving Monday April 20. John helped me go to the rehab to pick up mom.
The first week home was hectic to say the least. Between me trying to 'work from home', Dianne, Eileen and John coming for visits and making dinner here, nurses visiting, pt visiting and mom adjusting to being home, we were all very tired at the end of the week. We even capped Friday off with a trip to Olive Garden!
Today, mom gave me a heart attack. She tried to walk on her own, when I wasnt close enough to help! But she did it!!! This morning, she walked about 5 steps without the walker. Then, she showed off for Dianne this afternoon and walked 30 steps! This is all very good news and we are excited.
So the next steps are continued rehab and working on getting into a pattern at home. She thanks you all for your continued support, and you are welcome to visit at any time. =)
I have run out of Alaska pictures to post, but while he was here John put up my Christmas computer for me. I will get new pics posted soon.
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