Karen just arrived at southern regional, and is in room 316. the phone number is 770-909-2316, and visitor hours are from 9 am to 9 pm.
hopefully she will not be here for long.
Please keep praying for her.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Karen is Moving today
The works are on going, and i do not know exactly what time she is, but she will be moving to Southern Regional Hospital. The 3rd floor there is a full time rehab center and she will get her own room. this will cut or drive in about half.
as soon as i get a room number and phone number for there i will post it.
visiting hours are from 9am - 9pm.
as soon as i get a room number and phone number for there i will post it.
visiting hours are from 9am - 9pm.
Monday Morning
9:00AM monday morning and the physical therapist was just here. she had karen up out of bed and in the hall way walking. she took about 10 steps with a little help from the therapist and a big walking frame walker dealie bopper thingy. they really don't want me to help at all and that is very frustrating for me, but i cannot even imagine how frustrating it must be for karen or anyone with paralysis to be going through this. she has great spirits and the right attitude. after all she comes from a long line of great talkers and great attitudes.
we should hear from a therapy coordinator/social worker today to see about her moving to a rehab/physical therapy full time facility. i will update as soon as we know anything about that.
we should hear from a therapy coordinator/social worker today to see about her moving to a rehab/physical therapy full time facility. i will update as soon as we know anything about that.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday Night
It is Sunday night here at emory. No physical therapy this weekend, but karen's left leg is moving a little more today. She had a couple of nurses help her get into the chair and sit for a while...reading. she has been told to sit for at least a couple of hours while here (or more). Karen also didn't sleep very much today. i take this as a good sign, but she is very tired now at 8 PM. Hopefully tomorrow we will find out when she will be moving to the full time rehab/physical therapy facility and which one. The left hand still has not shown much improvement.
Don't be surprised if you call that Karen keeps the conversation short. the hand she has to hold the phone with is on the same side as the brain surgery, and the phone bothers her after a few minutes.
Don't be surprised if you call that Karen keeps the conversation short. the hand she has to hold the phone with is on the same side as the brain surgery, and the phone bothers her after a few minutes.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Saturday Morning
Saturday morning is here and Karen slept alot better last night. She is ready to get out of the hospital, and really wants to go home. We both understand that 2 or 3 weeks in a physical therapy apartment will be better for her and the family. She is ready to start it so she can get home faster.
Many have asked about future treatment of the cancer. we have not talked to any doctors about the pathology or the direction she will go. we just know that whatever the next step is, it cannot even start for 4 or 5 weeks after the surgery for proper healing. some of the possible treatments inhibit self healing in some way, so all healing from the surgery must be complete.
Call if you want to talk to karen, me, or her parents. room # 404 712 3234
Many have asked about future treatment of the cancer. we have not talked to any doctors about the pathology or the direction she will go. we just know that whatever the next step is, it cannot even start for 4 or 5 weeks after the surgery for proper healing. some of the possible treatments inhibit self healing in some way, so all healing from the surgery must be complete.
Call if you want to talk to karen, me, or her parents. room # 404 712 3234
Friday, August 28, 2009
Phone Number for Karen's Room
Just talked to my mom and she told me that anybody can reach Karen at her room by calling 404-712-3234. She has been up all day and doing fine. She is recieving therapy three hours a day. Her movement is improving and they have been using some type of a stimulator on her muscles which helps her alot. She will be moving out of the hospital Monday or Tuesday to another hospital closer to her house. She will be placed in the rehab section for two weeks where she will recieve more therapy. My mom said Karen would of course be happy to talk to anyone that wanted to call. Don't be afraid to call her because she will not mind.
Just thought I would mention for those looking for the donation stuff that the paypal link is at the top of this blog and the account is open at the Bank of America . For information on the account, read the very first blog and it will give you the details or you can email me at dspurlock@pgtc.com.
Just thought I would mention for those looking for the donation stuff that the paypal link is at the top of this blog and the account is open at the Bank of America . For information on the account, read the very first blog and it will give you the details or you can email me at dspurlock@pgtc.com.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
new room finally
karen has been moved out of ICU to a regular room: G234. Apparently i only get spurattic cell service in this room only when i stand in the window on two chairs piled on top of each other holding a metal rod in my left hand andthe phone on my foot...that's the only way.
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