On Friday life got even better for Larisa. She was taught how to use a powered wheelchair. She said it was awesome. The seat itself was so much more comfortable -- more padding. She can actually sit in it for a few hours and be ok. Unlike the other chair, 30 mins was too long. She likes the idea that she will now be able to go outside for some fresh air. She will have this chair for as long as she is in the rehab center. I told her we needed to make sure she had a horn and a cute basket -- and she said, it already came with one!
Overall everything is going well. Right now it is a lot of waiting for bones to heal and openings to close. The ankle wound is healing great and only requires dressing changes every other day. There is more attention on the leg wound, since it is larger and still has s drainage tube with a vac hooked to it. She is getting more mobility with her right arm and using her fingers much more. She is able to sit upright for longer periods and really is not feeling much pain in her back from the fractures. It is when she is moved from the bed to the wheel chair that things get pretty uncomfortable. When she wears her brace, particularly during therapy -- it helps keep everything in place and moving is better.
On the 30th of November, she will head back to Fairfax for the day to see her doctor, the one who has been doing all the surgeries. He will check her over and take a bunch of pictures to see how everything is healing. It is anticipated at that time, he will give some idea as to when the bone graft on her leg will be done. There is a possibility that it could be done prior to Christmas. He will also address the colostomy bag, and look to see when they can reverse it. At this point, things will be decided as her body is ready.
Thanksgiving will be a little more quiet than years past for Larisa, but the family is planning to cycle family members through to visit and spend time with her. It will truly be a year of thanksgiving and gratitude for the many blessings and miracles that have taken place over the past 6 weeks.
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Dear Larisa's Family,
ReplyDeleteIs this the visiting hours?
Visitors to Valley Health hospitals must be at least 18 years of age. Patients can have only two visitors at a time. In addition, visiting hours at Winchester Medical Center are shortened to four hours a day:
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In response to rise in the number of flu cases in the region, visiting policies at Valley Health hospitals have been modified. These new regulations will be in effect until the flu season winds down in late winter or early spring 2010.