Shortly after being released from Swedish last week, Jo came down with a terrible cold that really hit her hard. Her blood counts are still recovering from her surgery and the cold definitely took its toll. Yesterday and today she had to go to Dr. Alvarez' office and get IV fluids, but this evening things are starting to look up.
Jo is now walking around the house with just her cane, and she has been completely free from pain medication for about 3 days. Actually, the cold she had created headaches bad enough that it made her completely forget about any lingering hip pain.
Overall, it looks like the true recovery process is about to begin. Jo needs to gain about 10 lbs. and work on getting her full strength back in preparation of doing it all again after the 1st of the year. On Thursday, Jo and I are going to see Dr. Kelly for a follow-up and I am sure we will talk about a time frame for the 2nd hip.
Even in her weakened state, I have noticed how much easier Jo gets up and down from a sitting position and how much easier she gets in and out of bed. Already, I can see the new hip making a tremendous difference!
4 comments:
Dear Jo, Tim and Darling Anna:
Well it looks like things are starting to come together, finally. Everytime I read your blog I can see your strength building everyday, not only physical but mentally as well. You are a very strong family and your extended family cares for you all very deeply. Gee, you would think I was from the South and not Canada in that last sentence. Hopefully I will see you again some day and be able to say thank you to both of you for letting me share a part of your lives even if it is only in your blog. You are both very dear to my heart and I wish you all the best for the coming year.
Dee
Donna White, Ottawa, ON Canada
Hi Jo, Tim, & really cute Anna...
So glad to see you are experiencing positive results from the surgery. What a blessing. And by the way, Anna is adorable. What beautiful eyes and a big smile. She's a keeper. Smile. Love from, Deb & Jeff Hughes
Good news about the increased mobility! I know there is some nasty stuff going around right now - and being in the hospital and doctor's offices are the perfect places to pick up these winter bugs. Hope Jo is over her cold now and getting ready to start enjoying the progress she has made with her hip surgery.
Take care you guys!
rms ; )
Great news! I think about all of you everyday. You are such an inspiration to all of us! My knee surgery is going to be a cake walk considering all that you have been through. I promise no whining!!(I am having it done in Colorado)I was going to challenge you to a race with our walkers!
Love to all of you,
MaryJean
Knoxville, TN
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