surgery scheduled

It was a somewhat busy day - busier than we had anticipated. They reinserted an A line into her arm for the hospital staff to receive constant blood pressure readings as the other one failed yesterday evening.

She had several visitors today - Michael Silverdragon, Berta, and Angel (hope I am spelling the names correctly). They were able to spend a bit of time with her. Thelma's pastor from Jemez also came by as well but wasn't able to see her as the doctors were with her at that time.

Another piece of good news is that Thelma was able to get her hearing aids adjusted today though everything suddenly seemed a bit loud afterwards.

Cosima also got a bath (well as close as you can receive while in bed) and am sure that has got to feel better for her. Hey this is a big event while you are in ICU and it takes a bit of time. Hopefully anyone reading this won't have to have this done but if so be happy to know they kick everyone out of the room. All the things you take for granted on a daily basis - will be sure to really enjoy my shower tomorrow morning.

Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow - though I don't have an exact time. This surgery is to repair the wound on her elbow. They will take some skin and muscle from her back area to repair the elbow. The surgeon is very positive about the operation and it is a critical piece to her healing. The estimated time for the surgery is 7 hours. It will take about 5 days to know if the skin graft has been successful or if it is rejected.

I read her some of the journal entries, emails, and comments and she seemed very appreciative of all the thoughts. We have several more to read to her as well when she is ready.

Zach, her younger son, arrives tomorrow evening and am sure it will be very good for Cosima to see him. Have a safe flight!