October 16

Judy was up and around her ward 3 times today. She hasn't been able to keep food down for the last two days so I believe the surgeon has arranged for Judy to start on TPN, a milky looking IV fluid that is full of nutrition. Judy still has the NG tube in her nose, an IV in her neck, an IV in her arm, a nephrostomy(Sp)in her right side, an abdominal drain in her left side, and a catheter. She tires very easily and is still regaining her strength. I helped her turn to her right side for a short time today. This is a long process of adjusting pillows, moving hoses,and gently turning over in a manner that won't affect her wounds. Needless to say, she is nowhere near being able to have visitors. She loves you all dearly, but she is not up to seeing anyone for a long while. And I know you are dying to hear...the house cleaning is done. Vacuuming, dusting, toilets, floors, plants watered, laundry folded, beds made, ironing done, tupperware washed and returned to respective owners. Oh yeah, and I hit a home run yesterday for my senior slow pitch league. When I say senior, I mean old people not one step above midget level. I think I pulled my groin running the bases...no bat flip. Good night.