The last couple of days have been busy and difficult.
All the visits from professionals were still a bit stressful for Robin, as they were interrupting her rest. While they were all trying to be helpful, it has been easier now that hospital staff have worked with us to reduce and streamline these visits.
Robin's care is complicated because she's on an orthopedic wing, where she is geeting excellent care for her hip, but her primary needs are more related to pain management. The hospital's excellent palliative care team has been brought in, and they are coordinating closely with our doctor from the community care system, which is great.
Robin is making progress getting around, but each day is different. She will be staying in hospital for at least a few more days, and possibly moving on to a rehabilitation unit, with the goal being to return home when she has greater strength and mobility.
So things are OK, but with a bit of tweaking on managing pain, more rehab, working together with all the professionals, and planning for the help and resources we will need on Robin's return, they will be even better. Robin really values the supportive emails and comments on the blog; and we all appreciate the great support we've been getting from friends and family. Thank you!
Geoff
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Hi Robin & Geoff, what a great blogging team you are. Just one more way in which you complement each other. I have been travelling quite a bit lately with the new job and just got caught up on your blogspot. We are sorry to hear about your fall but are relieved to hear about the care and progress you are making with your new hip.Hopefully your pain management is now under control and you are not pestering the interns too much. I must say that even wearing the stylish hospital gown you look great or as our kids would say your styling!! I guess just another way in which you complement Geof. You always look great and Geof well... Please note that our prayers and thoughts are with you as you recover from your most recent challenge. We have always admired your strength, determination and optomism and are truely honored to have you as our friend. Please let us know if there is anything we can be of assistance in. I am off to Pensylvania for the next couple of weeks but the rest of the gang will be around should you need any assistance from us.
God Bless you and the family
Regards
Greg,Marcia,Cory & Amanda
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