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[gini]

I think that Dr. Pete had to be taken back home because when Naomi delivered it, Slick was still in the intensive step down ward - that was crowded - and a beehive of activity. Slick was afraid he wouldn't be "safe" there. I could be wrong here - but I think that is what happened.

[Logan]

These updates are helping so much, Gini. Thank you for being so diligent about letting us know the latest (even if it is TMI at times ).

Send our love next time you talk with her and tell her I'm going to be anxious to hear that she has gotten into her own room and that the tube has come out. Then she really can begin to heal.

Logan

[captain]

Gini,

Thanks for letting us know. {{{hugs}}} to Slick .........

[gini]

Here is my evening update. Slick has now been moved to a private room as of this afternoon.

She had a horrible night - had to ring her emergency bell twice. She has had a talk with the nurses that now will attend her in her private room.
She is scheduled to have pain meds more frequently now.

She did have something wonderful today - a bath and her hair washed.
She said the most wonderful woman came in to give her the bath and wash her hair. Slick said she felt so much better to be finally clean again.

I asked her about Dr. Pete and she isn't sure - but it is possible that her Mother took Dr. Pete home with her. Slick said you just DON'T leave anything of value in your room. Her wallet and keys are locked in a safe at the main administration desk. Anything of value would be stolen.

I think this tells us the mental condition Slick was in on Sunday - lots of drugs and she just doesn't remember a lot of things. I asked her if she had seen the T-Shirt for Dr. Pete - and she vaguely remembered. So I described it to her - and now she is anxious to see it.

She does remember a large envelope that Naomi brought with a lot of cards inside. Slick asked me to specifically THANK EVERYONE who sent those cards and to tell you how much they mean to her. She wants to go back and look at each one again and again. She also wants to thank Naomi, because she knows she lives at least an hour away - so it was a true heroic
effort on Naomi's part to get to her in the hospital.

The Dr. came to see her right when she was having a bath - so he said he would come back later. It might possibly be this evening as he makes his evening rounds.

The final thing she wanted me to share with you is that she is on the twelfth floor - and her room AND the bathroom have a view to die for. You can "sit" in the bathroom and just gaze out the window forever.

And finally - she did have a good meal. She thinks that better meals go with the private rooms - she had an excellent dinner of ham, corn and scalloped potatoes that she said was just delicious.

That's it for this evening folks - continue to pray for her - this pain sounds pretty horrific.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm glad she finally has a private room. Sorry to hear about the pain. I sure hope she improves soon. I know it must be hard. But, at least she's got a room with a view, no matter which room she's in

[rg_girlca]

I'm so glad to hear that she is in her private room now.

I pray that getting her medications on time now will make her feel a little bit better.

Prayers still on the way Slick that you have a full and speedy recovery.

Gentle ((((((HUGS)))))) on the way.

[Karen]

Oh, good - better pain med administration, private room, and we hafta get Mom to bring back Dr. Pete! He can stay on her bed with her, less chance of getting swiped if he's tucked in with her, and that's his purpose - to be there with her, and help omfort and heal her.