We just met with the doctors and are going to get released this morning! Kathleen had a night of marginal sleep, but is excited to get home and see the girls. Kathleen thought everyone would enjoy a glimpse of her face. She can't move half of it, but believe it or not, this is better than it was a couple days ago when it was really swollen. The doctors tell us it may take a while for the facial nerve to "wake up", but we are hopeful this will come in a month or so. In the meantime, Kathleen is looking forward to a shower and the comforts of home.The large bandage on the side of her head is a pressure bandage that keeps fluid from building up at the incision site. This morning there was a bit of fluid in the area, so we will need to continue with the pressure bandage for another few days. They would also like us to return to Iowa City a week from Thursday so they can inspect the incision before they take the stitches out.
Kathleen is doing great on our walks. She is steady on her feet and does not need to use me for balance at all. We will send a note when we leave the hospital. ---Mark
Mark, you have been amazing through this "crazy journey." It has truly been a team effort.
ReplyDeleteKathleen, seeing your girls will be the best medicine. Love Aunt Martha & Uncle Rich
Great news! Hugs and kisses to and from the girls is what this doctor is ordering :-) Have a safe trip home!
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WONDERFUL NEWS!!! You both have been unbelievable - enjoy walking (riding) out of the hospital doors because you both accomplished so much...I am sure everyone back home is ready to give you a big, big hug! Although its tempting to hit the gas pedal hard....can you resist, Mark? Drive safe. Lots of love, Laura, Tom, Alexandra and Cota
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!! You will feel so much better with the frequent doses of love and kisses from your girlies. Your progress is amazing and you will continue to get stronger every day. My offer of somewhat rusty (but quite competent) nursing skills still stands. Love, Meg
ReplyDeleteKathleen you look great!!!! Thanks so much for the picture. I know you can't wait to see your girls. Continue to heal and take care of yourself. I can tell from Mark's posts that you are in good hands. While I know this has been an ordeal for you and Mark it has been great for me to see how much support Mark has been to you. Having only known you from work, it is great to see what a wonderful person you are in your personal life (never doubted that for a minute) and what a wonderful husband you have.
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So glad that you get to come home!!! You have made it over a big hurdle. Hopefully the rest of the recovery is smooth sailing for you. Mark, thanks for all of the updates. Prayers continuing to come your way....
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OMG Kathleen you look great! After Mark's blog reports, I was expecting worse! It will be nice for you both to get home to the girls. Jan
ReplyDeleteWooHoo!!! I am so glad to hear you are heading home. (Hope you are already there, but I am just catching up on the blog updates). You look beautiful in your photo Kathleen. It's nice to see you smile!!!
ReplyDeleteKathleen... your missing an opportunity. Here in NZ we just saw an AFV episode where the winner of the $10,000 was a video of someone who had just been to the dentist and couldn't smile properly.
ReplyDeleteFantastic to hear that you're coming home. The girls will be excited to see you.
Hey guys! I hope you made it home safely and I know you were excited to see your girls! Just thinking of you and keeping the prayers going up. I hope Kathleen will get a good night sleep in her bed tonight...there's no place like home! Hugs to you both! Sherri Thornton
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