Tuesday, 20 May, was full of
waiting and uncertainty. We got visits from doctors and social workers,
reporting at various times that David’s inpatient to inpatient transfer from
Wrenmimic (Walter Reed) to Massachusetts General Hospital (lovingly know as
MGH; now you all are in the know) was imminent, in the works, tomorrow (Wednesday),
not till Friday, etc.
David looks
better every day, and everyone remarks on it. He sits up in bed with his legs crossed
and sounds just like the old David, with no need to speak slowly and think
about how to form each word. He walks the halls with the physical therapist;
and even did a flight of industrial-strength stairs. He is able to eat more,
aided by having the IV TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) end at 7:00 a.m., so that
he actually needs nutrients during the day.
He has the
official “attachment” orders, so he no longer has any connection with his unit
in Fort Hood (which will be in Korea for the next 6 month).
On Tuesday
evening the nurses said he would definitely get his flying orders by 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 21 May, for travel that same day.
But today,
Wednesday, 21 May, there is little chance of leaving until Thursday, "Friday at
the latest". Turns out MGH doesn’t have a bed today, so there’s a piece I hadn’t
thought of.
What was that
about re-setting expectations?
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It will be nice to visit him at MGH if that's OK. Safe travels to all of you. heart ep
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ellen - it will be nice to visit him in MGH when that is okay. Is there a place at MGH to melt soup, etc. so he can sip the rich beef broth [if that is okay] - ? It is frozen and waiting! and in due course, please advise as to whether visitors are okay and what hours.
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