June 24, 2020
Good Talk
Dr. Shasti stopped by this morning. He checked in on Jen, and ordered labs. They had a good talk, “He … Read More “Good Talk”
Category: Spinal Surgery
June 19, 2020
Two Weeks
Two weeks ago tonight I was admitted to Inova Hospital. I entered the ER hoping for a potent cocktail of … Read More “Two Weeks”
June 15, 2020
Blessed!
Jen’s surgery was a success. She is stable and recovering from the anesthesia. Though stabilizing the spine was priority one, … Read More “Blessed!”
Surgery Day Two
Jen’s surgery prep started around 7:45 this morning. Today’s procedures will last 4 to 5 hours. To remove the tumor … Read More “Surgery Day Two”
June 14, 2020
O.T.
Jen’s occupational therapist, Megan came by today. She talked to Jen about ways to prevent twisting, bending and lifting while … Read More “O.T.”
Our Friends
Jen had a good night’s rest and a good breakfast, a tomato and cheese omelette and a toasted bagel with … Read More “Our Friends”
June 13, 2020
Transfered
Jen is out of ICU. She has been moved to the fourth floor. After a blur of activity (and a … Read More “Transfered”
June 12, 2020
Canceled
We had to postpone Jen’s second surgery until Monday. The vascular surgeon who was to assist Dr. Shasti received an … Read More “Canceled”
Ready
Just off the phone with Jen. She’s rested. We joked. She laughed. She’s hungry. She’s stronger than she knows. They … Read More “Ready”
June 11, 2020
PT Day
Jen did really well today. The day began with breakfast sitting up, then she was taken to radiology for a … Read More “PT Day”