9/25/2008

So busy day for Carol. She had appointments with doctors at Harborview from 10-2 basically. They feel she has healed well enough to begin inpatient rehab already. It is up to us when to start it, but we are leaning too sooner than later. I need to discuss the logistics with doctors and family tomorrow. Carol of course is a little mixed on going back so soon, just getting back to see her daughters and all. But still the sooner it begins the sooner she can walk and do things she wants to do.

In 2 weeks her back wound has gone from about a 16x 24 in patch to a 4x4 patch and her right hip looks great as well. Will post on what decide tomorrow. Thanks again for all the support. I think I will be finding out how much was raised at the enumclaw fundraiser tomorrow, and will post on that as well. Thanks, and Carol says hello to all paying attention.

Scott

9/25/2008

So real quick before my day gets hectic. Carol is doing well. We both had a very good night of sleep. She has a busy day of doctors appointments in Seattle. One for her back and leg wound. An initial amputation rehab consultation to determine how close we are to initiating that. And finally a hand rehab. She is having seperate hand therapy for her right hand to try and regain as much function as possible there.

scott

9/23/2008

Well after a great night of sleep, a great day for Carol. Carol got mad at her rehab without walls, and complained of not working her enough. So they are upping her workouts. This prompted an extra amputee consult on Thursday at harborview to see is she is ready earlier to get things going prosthetic wise. Her back and hips are looking great. Amazing what can happen in a week.

write more in the morni
ng

scott

9/22/2008

Well we made it through the weekend. Lot's work at home and getting out and about. We are getting the hang of it. Carol wanted me to thank everyone involved with the fundraiser...she had a great time.

Thanks Denice and everyone at the hospital who organized it. At some point I will figure out a way to send thank you cards to everyone involved...just give me a little bit of time for it. Thanks

To friends of Carol's that have been wanting to get in touch with her...feel free to stop by at the house anytime....there is no better time during the day..it's all the same. Well let's just say after 9 am. You can also start trying to reach her by her cell phone, I have gotten her bluetooth headset up and running and she will periodically have it on. Thanks

Scott

9/20/2008

Well all I can say is thank you all soooo uch. The fundraiser was huge. We don't have the words to express our thanks. Carol had a wonderful day. Thank you everyone!!!

scott, carol, chloe, safiya

9/19/2008

Thank goodness for all the family help Carol I recieve. Carol is off to a burn unit wound check up at harbor view this morning. Her mom and brothers are taking her to that. The girls are with Jim and Judy. And I am at work.... we resecheduled mondays patients to today, before knowing Carol would have an appointment today.

We are looking forward to the BBQ tomorrow. I am planning on coming with the girls, and Carol wants to go for awhile, but we will see. Apparently KOMO news will be there, sounds like a good time for sure.

Her appointment went well....still need to do the same things for another week as far as her wound care things.

scott

9/18/2008

Wow, thanks for all the comments and thoughts everyone. Her wounds on her hips and back are seeming to get better, although she is still in alot of pain on her back. The rehab seems to be going well, although I thought they would be working her more than they are. I may need to call and get some extra rehab going. The rehab program we have lined up, although good, appears to build there program around what our insurance will cover:(.

Carol's famiily has been in town this entire week making taking care of the girls and Carol so much easier, but not easy. Lifting Carol right now is tough due to her back. Once that heals it will be much easier for 1 person to do the lifting. What else......Chloe and Safiya are doing very well. Both have been a little sniffly this week. Thanks again everyone.

Scott