South Seminole Hospital, Orlando Health in Longwood, Florida is where Granny is hanging out these days. ~photo taken by Diane Berg
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Update #5 - August 20, 2009 - Diane called to tell me that she had been up to the hospital to visit Mother. They had brought her in some liquid type food for lunch but it seems as though she needs some real food. There are certain things that she can't eat or other things she doesn't like so there must be something they could give her to just get some solid food in her stomach. Time will tell. Maybe a burger from Steak and Shake. She loves those!!

One of Diane's co-workers told her to make sure they don't try to give Granny the bum's rush so to speak -- better to stay in the hospital a few extra days on this end than leave too early and have to return. And to tell you the truth, one of Diane's friends told me 14 years ago NOT to give up my spleen. hmmm Good advice.


Here's the device that Granny HATES. I think it's called a CPM device from what I could find when I did a search. ~photo courtesy of Diane Berg
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CONTINUOUS PASSIVE MOTION DEVICE (CPM): After surgery, it is advisable to begin moving the knee as soon as possible. This is done with a device known as a CPM unit which is applied to your leg after surgery. This device moves very slowly. By starting early motion, it is possible to shorten the rehabilitation time. Surprisingly, studies have shown that early motion allows for more rapid healing and lessens the pain after surgery. The CPM device should be used as often as possible.
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When Mother mentioned that she was in pain, Grandpa said, "Of course, you are, you had surgery yesterday!" It's just going to take time to heal. The thing is, it's hard to know that she's in pain and there's nothing we can do about it. But once she gets out of the hospital, we're going to send some flowers. I guess a card would be in order, also. Right now, she just wants to feel better. And I'm sure she's saying, "WHY did I do this again?"

All righty, that's all for now. later, djb