Weekend Update

CC reports:" First weekend home after two weekends in the hospital. Am enjoying being home, the Lazy Boy (is it a real LB?), lost of great foods, and the change of scenery. Spending the afternoon with Hilary, giving my mum a bit of a break today to go shopping at the Eaton Centre. Having a few good walks up and down the hallway. It is a long, slow, torturous process! and thinking about ordering up some steaks from The Keg for dinner. Sounds like a ton of eating, but it's not THAT easy!"

Hoping the edema will disappear soon...

Cathy was in (mostly) good spirits today and looking forward to visits with friends this weekend. The leg swelling is so uncomfortable, painful and frustrating. CC is wanting to walk more but her feet are painful. She realizes the edema is temporary but will be glad when it finally goes- doctor says it will take awhile. Thankfully, she is sleeping comfortably and her legs feel better in the morning. Cathy would appreciate tips on good DVDs to rent while she is stuck indoors! Currently, Cathy says food is her only pleasure and is cheered at the thought of her favourite Moroccan chicken on Sunday!

A Good Day

CC had a great trip to the hospital today. Appetite is good. Sleeping is good. All in all, a good day!

Message from Catherine

This is my first full day home. Scott has helped me to review the blog. Thank you for all your kind thoughts about me - it's really appreciated. It's been hard so it means a lot to me. Everyone has been so fantastic. My big adventure today will be going out on my deck for some fresh air. Scott brought me a tray to now I can have a proper meal in my la-z-boy and hopefully I'll be able to get on my laptop too. Thanks again.

Home at Last!

Saint Rhonda got Catherine safely home today, after a bumpy ride (ouch) in the car. Although tender, Catherine is resting comfortably in her new super-cushy La-Z-Boy recliner (thanks Nada!) Her mother will stay with her for the time being.

Catherine is focusing on building her strength, eating lots of protein and managing her liquids. She can eat what she likes (chicken wings are a favourite) but still has difficulty in balancing her digestion as her repaired system continues to heal.

Catherine needs to go back to the hospital (ugh) on Thursday for one quick test and then will see her surgeon again early next week.

Not quite home yet...

CC needed a few more tests today which didnt end up happening. Her normally slim and sexy legs are too puffy with fluid. They need to be on the safe side and do an ultrasound before sending her home. Hopefully, tomorrow is the day! Hang in there, Cath!

Leave a Message

With Catherine leaving the hospital, she will have access to the internet and will be able to read your comments should you care to leave one. Here's how to leave a comment.

1. At the bottom of each posting on the right hand side, there is a "Comments" hyperlink. Click this link.
2. On the Comment page, write your message in the "Leave a Comment" box.
3. Re-type the word found above the "Word Verification" box.
4. Under "Choose an Identity," select "Name/URL".
5. Enter your name in the "Name" box. Ignore the URL box (it's optional).
6. Click "Publish Your Comment".

And that's it...it sounds a lot more difficult than it is. E-mail me if you have any questions: scott.henderson@rogers.com.

Crocs!

Cathy was in good spirits today, enjoying her Sunday dinner of roast beef, mash and gravy. She had a period of low grade generalized abdominal pain mid afternoon, about a 1 or 2 out of 10 on the pain scale. A couple of Tylenols and a couple of chicken wings helped to take away the pain.

Among the highlights of the day, Cathy was excited to be fitted with her first pair of Crocs, which, with a bit of luck Monday morning, she will be able to wear home. For now, she is finding them great for walking, providing welcome support. Who would ever have guessed she'd be so pleased to be wearing Crocs!