When I arrived this morning mother informed me that they were kicking her out. I investigated this claim and learned that she is nearing discharge. I also learned that she does have a cracked rib as a result of time spent on her right side on that comfortable operating room gurney and for a while following surgery. She tells me that she is not in any pain right now and feels fine.
Dr Ordano contacted me with the good news from pathology. There is no infection, no evidence of tumor or malignancy and he cleared her for discharge back to Heartland. He also said he will continue to monitor her recovery in his office and I made an appointment for next Tuesday at 3:15. Her attending physician will have to write the final discharge paperwork, before she can move on.
I spoke with the continuing care nurse, Mary, about getting back in to Heartland. Their medical representative here at Beaumont checked her records and cleared her to be readmitted to Heartland when she's discharged. Mary has talked with Heartland and they look forward to her coming back.
It is anticipated that she will be discharged tomorrow or Thursday, depending on bed availability. Mom is anxious to move out of the hospital and back to Heartland, she isn't as active as she is used to and I think misses the company of the staff and other residents.
Her blood work is fine, her wound is healing. She's cold all the time and can control the temperature and has told me what to pack for her. She doesn't know that I've got her stuff together already, have ironed her blouses and am ready to load the car at a moments notice.
She had a great visit with her friend June and June's neighbor this afternoon and even though she found the food too salty tonight, doesn't want anything else to eat.
Pleasant dreams and drive safely.
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