Happy Tuesday

Had a good day today---had b0th phys therapy and occupational therapy.  I also sat on the side of the bed for 15 minutes.

Now I am waiting for some blood.   I'm not on dialysis anymore---so that is a plus.

Here are some photos from today.  The photos are me sitting up and some posing with Adre--one of the surgeon residents.

Saturday May 30th---last day at UW

So tomorrow I move to Regional Hospital at 9am.  My friend Audrey is coming to follow me with my stuff.   Today has been a quiet day--love the weekends.  I got to sleep til 9---amazing.  longest ever!  Such an exciting life I lead!

Tina and Bob came by to visit.   they helped me finish packing up the room.  So now I am ready.

Bob took some photos--I'll post when I get them.

Hope you are all having a fantastic weekend!

Love,pj

Friday--May 29th

Hello-

I am moving to Regional Rehab on Sunday morning at 9 am.  I had some friends packing up my stuff todayl   

I walked today  and had my breathing treatments.  I have been tired all day--hoping tomorrow is better.

Here are some photos  from today.

The first is my friend Tina--she brought this cute moose back from her vacation for me.

The second photo is of Muffy  and Glenn--they are awesome.  They come by after pulmonary class during the week.   I had so much fun with Muffy over the last year exercising and chatting!

The third is me walking.

The fourth is my friend Leslie packing stuff up for the move.

The fifth ptoto is my nurse and rt from last night.  Chris--you would have loved John--huge Widespread Panic fan from Charleston.  

Bye for now!

PJ

thursday

So today did my best walk-170 ft.   I am also on my 2nd pressure support test--I am doing 3 tests at 2 hours a time. 

I found out today that I am transferring to Regional medical ctr--they are a respiratory rehab and specialize in getting off the vent.  I was there 2 years ago and I really liked it there.  It is small and everybody is a respiratory specialist which will be great!   I remember they had a big fishtank in the tv room.   Mostly the care was constant--same nurses---here I've had about 30 different nurses.  I have to explain things everyday- -not easy when you can't talk!  I am getting a callous from writing so much.

Here is the info for Regional Hospital.  If all goes well--I'll be there Saturday.  I will know for sure tomorrow!

My friends leslie and Kat are coming by tomorrow to pack up all my decorations and stuff.

Address

The Regional Hospital 
for Respiratory and Complex Care 
12844 Military Road South 
Seattle, WA 98168

Telephone Numbers

(206) 248-4604 (Nursing Station) 
(206) 248-4543 (Human Resources) 
(206) 248-4548 (Patient Referrals) 
(206) 319-4609 (fax)

Here are some photos for today.  More later!

Wednesday in ICU

Hey guys!

Good day again-everyday is getting better.  I walked 110 ft today.  Wore me out--but necessary.  I also am on my third breathing test.   Melissa and Leslie stopped by and visited. It was nice to see them.   I am included pictures from today.  Some from  walking and one of me and Melissa.  Also my respiratory therapist, Don.  There is also a photo of me talking to Steve--we talk alot about music and he reads lips.   And the last one is my nurse for tonight--Casey--she is amazing!

PJ

Tuesday

Another good day!  I walked twice as far as yesterday--40 ft.   So nice to get out of the room.

I am doing my last breathing trial where I go off the vent with a little support.  I've been doing them three times a day for 2 hours each today.

Bob stopped by to visit--it was nice hang out.  He helped with alot of things--going through stuff and entertaining me.

Here are some photos from today.

Monday!

Having a good day!  I walked today for the first time--a little ways into the hall.  Then they wheeled me around the floor and to  a window so I could see the lovely view and the sun!  It was great.    

Gwen and Erin both stopped by during that time so they got to document with photos for me.  It was nice to see them both!!   

I am doing longer trials off the vent so hopefully I'll be able to kick this thing soon!  That will make everything easier.

Here are the photos!