Good news!
What a difference a few hours can make!
Out of ICU, out of bed and walking (with a walker). All progress here is measured in small increments. The entire wing has markers every 20 feet, so a 200 foot walk even with a walker is a big deal and Kathy's on it.
More good news.
Kathy completed her first (limited) physical therapy session. With this type of procedure you not only have to work through all the physical pain (like a hole drilled in your head) but you have to challenge your brain to the point of nausea. Make yourself sick to get better. If you don't do this the brain will not fully adapt which means balance problems and other issues. This has to be started now. If you delay you will not ever reach full potential.
And.....Kathy actually drank half a bottle of Ensure. Small steps.
Hopefully we can reduce some of the pain meds soon but so far we're moving forward.
I am so proud of my sweetheart.
Strong, brave, smart and beautiful. Marvel or DC will be calling soon.