Recovery Day 8

So the past 24 hours have been very productive. Jennie did get the NG tube and catheter both out yesterday, and they started her on a clear liquid diet yesterday. She tolerated the clear liquids well and today they moved her to a full diet. She isn't pushing it much though, and her most adventurous selection so far has been a few bites of grilled cheese and some mac and cheese.

If she tolerates this adjustment well also, they will try to begin weening her off the IV medications tomorrow, although that could take a little time with the high doses she is on. They did remove the insulin drip today after she began eating some normal foods, so really the pain medicine is the only major hurdle left. She is getting around pretty good and is getting stronger each day. With any luck she will be out of here early next week.

Due to that fact, we ask that you not send any more cards to the hospital. We will eventually get them, but after we leave it may take several weeks because they will be forwarded to Louisville. I am posting the Hotel address below which we will still be at for about the next week, or you can send cards to Philpot or Louisville, whichever you prefer.

Towne Place Suites

525 N. 2nd St

C/O Rita Jones

Minneapolis, MN 55401