Friday, September 8th
Hi Everyone,
The update since Maria's arrival at UW is as follows (disclaimer - this is all second hand to me now so it might not be 100% accurate):
The rehab team met with Maria on Wednesday when she arrived to do an assessment. They will be keeping her quite busy - physical therapy from 9-10, speech therapy from 10-11, occupational therapy from 11-12 and 1-2 (break for lunch), and a group exercise class from 2-3 each day. Pretty exhausting! Maria is working on getting her neck brace and turtle on an off by herself - doesn't sound too tough, but it was always a struggle for two or more of us to do for her, so it will be very difficult for her to do on her own.
She has had a lot of visitors already. . . lots of family, and Kelli came last night as well. Christina has taken over the night shift, so it will be nice for Ree to have someone there when she wakes up and needs her medication. They have made a schedule so that people can coordinate visitation - I will try to post when I know who the coordinator is for those who want to visit.
We are a little concerned about her getting enough calories - she is supposed to have at least 2,000 calories per day and is having trouble getting them all in, as she can only eat certain foods, and they have to be in liquid form so that she can eat them through her squeegee/rubber straw contraption. . . but the jaw is supposed to be unwired in a little over a week, so she just has to make it until then and things will get a lot easier. Also, they are still adjusting her medications as she is still in a lot of pain. . . other than that, things are going as well as possible.
I'll try to post again as soon as I know more. . . thanks again to everyone for all of your support!
posted by Carly @ 5:18 PM
15 Comments:
Hey Ree! Can't wait to see you next weekend, Clare and I are coming over. Pudin power! Love ya rod, Margaret
Ree Ree! Keep up the good work, I can't wait to see you- you know kanye west recorded "through the wire" with his jaw wired shut, maybe you could sing some broadway songs- haha jk of course, see you soon cuz!
- The Cone
Tocaya!!
These are all good news...now you're at home and everything is going to be way different. I bet you can feel the west coast vibe! Your schedule must be pretty busy and that is always good, although I bet you are exausted by the end of the day. Here everyone thinks about you and misses you terribly.
I believe in your strength and I hope you are being patient ????? lol!Regarding the food, please drink all cravings that you usually have, like teas of different flavours, soups, milshakes...make an effort to take those 2000 cal.
I love you
Amparo
Hey Reeski,
Sounds like you have a full time job with no time off. You are working so very hard and we are so incredibly proud of you and thrilled that you are doing so well! I can't wait to give you a big (& gentle) hug, but I'm going to wait until there's a lull in your schedule... if that ever happens! Just know that I'm thinking about you constantly and sending you positive healing thoughts every single day!
Love you girl!
Sal
Maria, This is Mary Engel we are at the book club and thinking of you tried to send a book clubbers photo but yipes it didn't work, Kate and Brian send their thoughts ...see you soon, love Mary
Maria, Babs and Dave,
We're heading up there today w/Martha Fole and Grandma and Grandpa. We can't wait to see you - you are all doing a fabulous job of getting through this - and each day brings you one day closer to getting through... so here's to one more day! See you soon.
Love, Peg
Hi darling! Can't believe how busy they're keeping you! At least it's a distraction.....better to be busy than not, I think :)
Everyone misses you and talks about you alot over here on the east coast - you are never far from people's thoughts. I spoke to Abby yesterday and we are trying to plan a visit sometime in the near-ish future....I'll let you know when we know!
Love you!
Brigitte (aka Brigeetie-jeet as you like to call me)
Maria!!! OMG, I just found out what happened! I can't beleive it! I am very glad to hear that you are doing well!!! KEEP GETTING BETTER!!!
Ray Pritchard
Hey lady,
I'm just so proud of you. I had a really nice time with you this weekend and really enjoyed our breakfast. You're so special to my family and i and we all just can't wait for you to get better, or at least come crash on the couch for awhile (my dad will be an excellent substitute for me until i return)Every time i see you, you just look better and better. I love your guts kid.
kit
Maria! it was great seeing you today! You gave us a great tour of the hospital and it was so good to talk with you. When you get that wire off i'll be coming up to make our soy cookiedough blizzards. Keep up the great work!
Hey girl the news just keeps getting better. Everythng we are hearing is wonderful. I am sure it is nice being closer to home, not quite the same, but much more comfortable. It sounds like rehab will be a full time job, don't overdo it but give it 110%.
Tell the family we say hello
Hello Maria,
Glad to hear you are moving and shaking.
Nick
Ree-Ree rehab,
It was so great to see you on Saturday afternoon. You really are looking good. The Nike cool max shirts are great. Keep up the great work in therapy.
If there are some books you would like have read to you,let us know. Dutch will come up in the afternoon and read to you for a while.
See you soon sweet girl,
Love,
BL & Dutch
Hi Baby,
I love you....hope to be up there next weekend. I am going to bring you whatever treat you want so think up something good. Even if it's just new pair of shades or some nail polish or a stuffed animal (you can borrow snowball if you want). Dream up something big! Can't wait to see you. Abba
Maria- it is great to hear that you are now home. We all can't wait for you to come back to Post. We miss you!!!!
Keep up the excellent progress- it sounds like you have been the model patient(albeit mischevious at times!!!)...we expect nothing less....
It keeps us all in good spirits knowing you are healing quickly. Keep it up! Hope we can see you soon!
Take care,
Peace and hugs,
Shay
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