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!

Looking forward to going home

Cathy is hoping to be discharged from hospital on Sunday or Monday (probably Monday). Finally got some solid foods yesterday- who knew one could look forward to hospital food so much? Everyone is working to get things comfortable at home for CC. She is looking forward to trying out the new Lazy-Boy recliner selected by Scott! Hoping the Lazy-Boy will look good with her art and high end sofa....

Better Today

Catherine was in good spirits today, even sharing a few laughs. She looked great and is responding well to the anti-nausea medication. Her doctors are being very cautious with her bowels and as a result she has not had any solid food since her operation. Food is a big topic of conversation! She is much more alert and had plans to watch Larry King and read Vanity Fair tonight.

Catherine will be in the hospital at least through the weekend as we wait for her digestive system to get back in order.

Hanging in there

Catherine says she found today hard with too many tests and poking and prodding. Swelling in legs from all the IV fluids, trying to achieve a good fluid balance is difficult. Sounding strong but discouraged.

A little progress each day

Had a shower on her own today and Rhonda reported CC looked more herself with her big hoop earrings and make up on! Focus is on the day to day healing at the moment. No news on next steps in the treatment plan.

Day 2

Recovery from surgery is progressing. Cathy was happy to have some fluids today and is looking forward to solid food.