October 23

Judy has made good progress over the last two days. Today, she had the NG tube removed and she has eaten two hearty meals of jello and broth. She was also up for somewhat longer walks today. I believe I reported earlier that fluid was leaking from her body around the abdominal drain; however, I found out tonight the fluid is pooling and leaking from between staples in her buttock area. There is no apparent cause for concern. This too shall pass. Judy is still in a public ward off the atrium on the fifth floor of RUH. Hopefully, she will be moved in the near future to a private ward or a ward that has natural light. I might not be seeing Judy for a couple days because I have the beginnings of a cold, but the girls and Audrey will be giving me updates that I will, in turn, relay through this blog.