Field Trip #2

I arrived at Alta Bates just as they were moving mom from one ICU unit to another. She is now on the west side. (Mom is fine they are trying to consolidate beds or something.) She is in a quieter room in the corner. This corner room is small but has a fantastic view of the bay. Mom would like it if the window was clean. Though she did say beggars can't be choosers. She is already tired of the hospital food and sent us to Whole Foods for her dinner. Between the two field trips and a bit of physical therapy mom is exhausted. She enjoys hearing the posts on the blogs so keep them coming. More tomorrow when we hear from the Dr. about the MRI.
-alissa & angella

Field Trip -- 2 miles round trip

What a field trip...I don't think mom or I realized how much was involved in our jaunt outdoors. Mom is an expert about ambulance set up now that she as been a passenger in the ambulance twice. On the ride down to the MRI site she was commenting on the differences in this ambulance than the one that picked her up on Thursday morning.

For anyone who has had an MRI -- you know first hand how loud the process is. Mom was not sedated the doctors did want her any sleepier than she needs to be. Not only was it loud but it took all of her energy not to move. Mom was doing the math each time the technician told her how long each picture would last. She did great and the process according to mom lasted about 36 minutes. Mom was happy to be back at Alta Bates and we left her with her lunch of fried chicken and a side of chicken noodle soup. She is listening to her Sue Grafton book and taking a rest.

We should have information about the MRI tomorrow. -alissa

Good News Travels Slow

Dr. Tang came by for his visit this morning and he continues to be pleased with mom's progress. He said we are moving into phase two --- the slow process of answering the why!?! Mom will most likely come back to the ICU after her MRI today and based on the MRI results may move tomorrow. The plan for her is to leave around 10:30 for her MRI appointment. Chances are pretty slim that we will hear any results from the MRI today. He did caution us that the MRI could come back with little or inconclusive information.

In Dr. Tang's words "good news travels slow and bad news travels fast."

xo -alissa

This one comes from Houston, TX

All,
I have returned to Texas, but was excited to talk with Mom last night. She sounded the best yet - spunky. I personally think it was the chocolate pudding. My task is to meet up with some of our friends at The Methodist Hospital Neurological Institute to get a sense of what Mom's rehab will be like and get booked on a return flight later this week. Now, I am as much of a consumer of this blog as the rest of you, and I felt my own spirits lifted at reading everyone's posts. How wonderful to be surrounded by such a strong circle of support. Thanks to everyone.