A visit from a close friend and then off to spend the afternoon with a sister made a good Sunday for Vickie.

Vickie spent the afternoon with a sister. Some quality TV watching and dinner before returning home. All is going as well as could be expected for now.

Sleeping, eating and listening to her music makes up Vickie’s day now.

Vickie is keeping with her regular routine. No serious problems to contend with for now.

Another normal day for Vickie.

Vickie’s appetite is still very good. The persistent infection is not causing symptoms that seriously hinder her behavior.

Vickie seems to have established a routine of having a good breakfast and snacking thru the afternoon until dinnertime. She spent the afternoon at a sister’s and wangled a free dinner before returning to her own home.

Vickie spent the afternoon at the home of friends and former neighbors for an annual New Years Day get-together. She ate her share of goodies and visited with friends who hadn’t seen her for quite a while.

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Vickie spent much of the day with her sisters, including a visit to one sister’s home during the afternoon. A takeout Mexican dinner was enjoyed later. No late New Years partying this year.

There was little noteworthy change in Vickie’s condition today.

The anti-biotic Vickie has been taking was changed today to see if it would give better results.

All signs now seem to point to better days ahead for Vickie. The infection is still present and being treated, but it doesn’t appear to be having much negative effect on her behavior.

Vickie continues to do well.

Great appetite today. Vickie had a pleasant day, good interaction and conversation. We may be on an upswing.

Vickie had a good day. Eating well and responding to others.

Although Vickie slept more than usual today, she was in good form for the yearly Christmas Eve get-together with family at sister’s home. Snacking and conversing, the interaction was hearting. It was quite a difference from last year when she made an impromptu visit, surprising her host, while leaving the nursing facility for her first social excursion.

Vickie started on another round of anti-biotic to treat the infection that won’t go away.
She is looking forward to Christmas eve and all that goes with it.

A small increase in her appetite was a good sign for Vickie today. Tests show that the infection she was being treated for is still present and could be part of her ongoing problem.

Again Vickie’s condition has changed very little. At times she seems much improved only to regress later without any apparent reason.

While Vickie’s cognitive ability and appetite have not returned to the mid-October level, she is still slowly improving. Meals are an off and on situation, interrelated to the pain she feels at times.

Vickie’s condition remained unchanged for today.

Vickie was a sleepy head today. She ate a light breakfast much later than usual.
The hair has been an issue since the last surgery, so daughter-in-law/hairdresser visited and gave Vickie a trim. We are back to the “punk look”, just when she was starting to look like her old self.

Vickie improved some today; she ate a good-sized breakfast and snacked during the day and into the evening. The neck pain seems to come and go with no consistent pattern or explaination

There was little improvement in Vickie’s condition today. While having a small meal or snack, she will experience pain in her head or neck and then refuse to eat any more. If the new shunt isn’t somehow related to this problem we are stymied for now.

Vickie gained a little appetite back today but still not where we would like to see it. She was a little more alert and expressive

The neurosurgeon ordered a CAT scan for Vickie this afternoon. After examining the scan results, he thinks the shunt is working properly and that Vickie’s problems are not related to the last surgery.

Vickie’s malaise continues on today. We have no idea what is behind this reversal in her condition.

After several days of improvement, Vickie reverted back to her pre-surgery self today, refusing to eat and not being very cognizant. Not sure of the cause of this problem.

The latest development is Vickie’s increased awareness of what and who is around her. She is making comments and observations about things she didn’t seem to notice before.

Vickie continues to show signs of improvement. She was able to interact reasonably well with the grandchildren when they paid her a short visit this morning.

Vickie’s appetite is still good, she eats a small breakfast and small dinner.
The pain complaints seem to come and go and are treated with mild medication.

Vickie still has her appetite and is alert much of the time. She still complains of various pains but not as much as before this last surgery. Now if we could figure out what to do about her hair.

The surgeon gave Vickie the “all clear” to leave LEH today after a CAT scan showed that the new shunt was draining properly.
She returned home this evening and immediately had a small dinner. She was somewhat talkative, all of this being very different behavior from that of the last month. We will know more tomorrow when any pain medications, administered in the hospital wear off.

Vickie’s neurosurgeon inserted the new shunt this afternoon. The surgery took several hours. Vickie is recuperating this evening and will remain hospitalized until we are reasonably sure of no major complications. Unfortunately she had to lose much of the hair that had taken a year and a half to regrow.

Vickie will go to LEH tomorrow to have the shunt implanted. Hopefully this will resolve some of her ongoing problems.

Another good day, still some problems but not as severe as has been the case in the last few weeks.

Vickie is showing more improvement each day. A hearty appetite [for her] and much more alert and interactive with others.

Vickie seemed to do better today. Her appetite is improving and her overall condition is progressing. The cold symptoms are almost gone, so she was spared a serious problem there.

Vickie will return to LEMC next week to have a shunt inserted where the previous troublesome one was.
She had a little better appetite today but still nowhere near what it should be.

As per her neurosurgeon’s instructions, Vickie went to the ED at MHMC this afternoon. It is possible that she will need to have the drain tube that was removed last summer reinserted. They believe she has an excess of fluid around her brain and the pressure might be causing her neck and head pain.

Vickie had more tests plus a CAT scan this afternoon to rule out possible problems that might be preventing her recovery.

There was no significant improvement in Vickie's condition today.

Vickie's condition seemed to improve today. She had a little more appetite and stayed more alert.

No change or improvement in Vickie's condition today.

Vickie is still without much appetite. She complains of neck and head pain constantly and refuses to eat.

The cold symptoms seem to be taking their toll on Vickie. Very little appetite and listless most of the day. She has chest congestion and head cold problems.

Vickie was more alert today, still not up to her best, but much improved from just a few days ago.

Vickie was quiet again today, but she became more alert and hungry this evening.
An aggressive anti-biotic was started this afternoon; hopefully it will have positive results.

Tests today determined the antibiotic Vickie is taking for her latest infection is not having success. A more aggressive medication has been prescribed. She remains listless, with no appetite.

The cold Vickie is suffering from kept her quiet and without any appetite today.

Vickie ate a good breakfast. Later in the day she seemed more tired and lost her appetite. She was experiencing some discomfort before her bedtime, possibly symptoms of the cold she has.

Vickie was quieter today, probably because of the cold she is suffering. There is considerable lung congestion, which is always troubling for someone with her limited mobility. She still managed to eat well, so very little reduction in her appetite.

Despite having a cold, Vickie, otherwise had a good day. She ate several good size meals and was more talkative.

Vickie's condition continues to improve. Better appetite and more alertness during the day. She started coughing and sneezing tonight so here we go again.

Vickie is starting to show signs of improvement. She is eating more and sleeping less during the day.
A visit to the surgeon this afternoon went well, he is satisfied with Vickie's wound healing progress.
A new problem may be coming, Vickie's two primary caregivers have serious cold type illness, undoubtedly she has already been exposed.

Tests today determined Vickie is suffering from an infection, probably contracted while in the hospital but not connected to the surgery.

After Vickie ate a good breakfast this morning,
she spent much of the rest of the day sleeping.

Vickie started the day better than she has in some time. She ate a small breakfast and this evening she continued to eat more. She was also more alert and responsive than she has been for a while.

Vickie ate a little today, but still not enough to sustain herself.

There was no change if Vickie's condition today.

Vickie continues to be lethargic and eats little of the meals offered to her.

Another quiet day for Vickie. A sister stayed with her during the afternoon and provided an early dinner which Vickie ate, something she hasn't done for several days.

There was no change in Vickie's condition today. A very lite appetite and little attentiveness.

A visit from a close friend usually perks Vickie up, but not today,she just couldn't stay awake.
Later Vickie spent the afternoon at a sister's and ate some dinner.

Vickie slept more today than she usually does. Some appetite, but still not back to where she was before the last surgery.

Vickie seems to be coming out of the subdued state she has been in since returning home from her latest surgery. She is growing more alert and is slowly regaining her appetite.

Vickie remains lethargic and unable to eat on her own.

No progress today for Vickie, still refusing to eat and very quiet.

Vickie's condition remains unchanged. She kept her appointment with her surgeon this morning, he thinks her surgery is healing properly.
She continues to not have an appetite, not sure of the reason.

Vickie is still quiet and doen't seem to have her appetite back. No apparent reason.

Aside from a small increase in appetite Vickie's condition remains the same.

Vickie slept most of the day, very listless and still no appetite. Receiving nourishment and liquids thru her PEG tube.

Vickie had a quiet day. She is still experiencing some discomfort. When she receives medication for pain she becomes very drowsy.

Vickie had an uneventful day. A sister visited and prepared the dinner she brought.
Vickie's appetite is returning.

Vickie returned to her home this evening. She made the trip without any problems. She is very tired and sleeps a lot.
The incision from the surgery will take several more weeks to heal and will require extra attention from her caregivers to prevent further complications.

Vickie will probably leave LEH within two or three days. She still needs extra care and medication.

Vickie was quiet today. Not much energy or enthusiasm. Still on the IV for fluids.
The so-called social worker is anxious to send her to a SNF. Vickie has used up her allotted time.

Vickie is still at LEH. She is doing a little better but not good enough to return home just yet. It will be a day by day decision.

Vickie was more alert today. She was able to sit up to eat and drink a little. She talks some, but still expresses feeling some pain.
A minor infection is the probable cause of a higher than normal temperature.
No date has been set for her discharge from LEH.

There are no significant changes is Vickie's condition today. She spends much of the day sleeping.

Vickie is showing some improvement today. She was able to sit up on the side of her bed for a short time to drink a small amount of juice this evening.
She still experiences pain from the surgery and doesn’t tolerate the IV very well.
On the positive side, there does not seem to be any sign of infection or breathing problems.

Vickie seems to be recovering from her surgery of yesterday. She is still experiencing some pain and discomfort. She is on the IV and will be for several more days.

Vickie’s surgery went well this afternoon without any unexpected complications or problems. She may be able to have visitors Wednesday evening if her progress continues.

Vickie will be returning to LEH tomorrow morning for reconstructive surgery. She will probably stay there the rest of the week.
Preparation for the procedure, starting this morning made the day unpleasant and somewhat discomforting. No dinner this evening or breakfast Tuesday. Not a happy camper.

Vickie went out with a sister this afternoon and had dinner later before returning home.
Vickie has a busy week coming up so she needed some special time away from home.

Vickie’s all afternoon birthday event went well with family and friends dropping in. Relatives Vickie had not seen in some time were able to visit for a while.

Friday, dinner at home for a change. Getting rested for Saturday.
Tommorrow there will be birthday cake for Vickie.

Another day without problems except we ran out of Vickie's fruit juice.

A sister brought Vickie to her home for dinner this evening. Vickie rarely has her evening meal at home any more.

Dinner at a sister’s, some TV on the new wide screen HD set and then back home finished Vickie’s pleasant day.

Vickie day was routine, without any problems, which is a good thing.

Sisters and Vickie attended an afternoon showing of a movie at a theater today. Later they met with still another sister for dinner at a local restaurant.

Saturday afternoon and evening Vickie visited at a sister’s before returning home.

After a routine day Vickie went out for Chinese dinner, almond chicken.

Vickie had another pleasant day.

Vickie spent another evening at a sister’s, returning home after dinner.

Just another regular day for Vickie.

A visit by a former colleague from MHMC brightened Vickie’s afternoon. She always welcomes guests, especially if they bring cheesecake.

As usual for a Sunday, Vickie spent the afternoon at a sister’s and had dinner there. She has developed quite an appetite now, a long way from the previous times when meals were an on again –off again situation.

Vickie traveled across the river to have a nice dinner at the home of some friends. Now that she is able to assist, albeit in a small way, the transfer from one seat to another, she was able to make the trip sitting in the passenger seat of a regular vehicle rather than sitting in her wheelchair in the magic bus.