After Vickie's sisters demanded more attention to the pain she is experiencing, the staff relented and contacted the house Dr. He appeared this afternoon and agreed to an ultrasound exam. The exam didn't show anything definitive that could be a source of the pain. Now we will wait for any results from the blood tests that were done today.

Vickie is continuing to talk and at times coherently.

The financial gatekeepers have decided that Vickie isn't progressing fast enough to meet their criteria for continued physical therapy and have stopped authorizing it. Just when we appear to be on the verge of a major breakthrough this comes up.