Diana is still not sleeping well due to the cough. She will be seeing her surgeon this Thursday. Her left arm has not felt this good in years and does not cause her pain at night. Movement is getting better.

The right shoulder that was hurt in bed transferring after surgery is much better too. She is very, very tired today.

April 29, 2010

She feels better today and saw her assessment/physical therapist lady today. She is improved from before and the therapist hopes to get insurance approval to see Diana a few more times. The assessment of Diana is that the same problem can occur again from the COPD cough or from Diana lifting, moving and taxing herself too much. She needs to be CAREFUL for the rest of her life not to bring on another spinal cord injury. Later on today, she might make a pot of coffee to share with Jeralynn.

April 27, 2010

It's been a bad day for Diana because it was a bad Monday night. Her COPD cough kept her awake and in pain. Her neck is now more swollen and the pain is again ever present. Getting the breathing treatment meds took all day and arrived at 5 pm. She is not in a good mood despite being able to walk to the kitchen to make herself a pot of coffee the way she likes it. Please, no phone calls or visits until next week. Please remember to keep her in your prayers!

April 26, 2010

Diana sat in her jammies in the living room today. The medical assessment lady came by and rated her post surgery condition as 'poor'. This assessment was actually given now as a spinal cord injury due to the screw that was loosened and lodged on the nerve. Another assessment will be done on Thursday. It will take up to a year before we know the final baseline of Diana's recovery. The pain in her hips now is most likely due to the injury. She might accept phone calls on Wednesday but it depends on how she feels. Last night she did enjoy knowing her family was having a rousing good game of Monopoly.

April 25, 2010

Diana is home. Her parents from Florida are here to care for her. She is very, very tired and having trouble getting comfortable. Her room looks like she could open up a florist shop. Please give her a couple of days to adjust to life at home without the IV pain meds before you phone or ask to visit. She is so thankful for her family and friends.

April 23, 2010

Well, things are looking up for Lady Diana! Yesterday she was able to move around a lot more, and walked about 100 feet down the hallway. She is also able to move her shoulder a bit, and the pain is being much better managed by the medication. At this point, she is looking at possibly going home this Saturday!
Praise God for a successful surgery, and so far a blessed recovery stage!

April 22, 2010

Diana Underwood was doing better yesterday. Her shoulder is much improved and will not need treatment. Praise God!

She is still mostly bed bound. She walked part of the hallway, came back and rated her neck pain as a 7. She will take phone calls (Rm. 369) and will receive visitors for SHORT visits. She sends her greetings and smiles to you all. Please turn in your name tag after your visit. The hospital keeps the count and will not allow others in to see her if the tally chart shows folks are still there (Information was provided by Jeralynn Langton).

Please continue to pray for her healing and comfort.