Almost Home!

Today was a wonderful day, RJ is doing terrific, he has impressed everyone there with his recovery :)

The CT scan this morning was good, there are no problems noted and he is about ready to come home. He walked a circuit of the 7th floor this morning, then sat up in his chair and tried to eat his lunch. His jaw is still very sore with fluid retention in the joint, cheek, and a little under his chin. The incision looks perfect, no redness, drainage, or swelling.

I left him in the care of the excellent staff at 4:30, went to dinner with my mom, dad, brother & sister, picked up a handheld shower head, and then to the grocery store to pick up pudding, applesauce, jello, and sherbet for RJ. The shower head is now installed, a shower chair will be arriving tomorrow (my parents had one, from mom's hip surgery) and RJ should also be coming home tomorrow.

At 8:30 I called Ron to ask how RJ was doing (he was back up there after spending most of the day with Nate). RJ had been for another walk, and was currently up & moving. I did get a chance to talk to RJ, he's happy that he will be able to come home soon.

Tonight I am watching "The King's Speech" and relaxing a little. Mom, dad, and I are returning to the hospital in the morning, so there will be more updates tomorrow.