Out of ICU

As I was going to Betsy’s room in ICU this afternoon the staff told me my timing couldn’t have been better to help move Betsy down to her room. At first I though they were speaking to someone else, but when I got to Betsy’s room there she was in a wheelchair all ready to go. In fact, she had been out of bed since mid morning. She spoke with her sister Margaret and even called home to check in with Kevin. Amazing.

Once we were settled into her room we had a visit from Nick, one of Dr. Sardi’s Physician’s Assistants (PA). He saw me giving Betsy water from a little sponge on a stick and asked Bets if she'd like to have juice instead. Bets opted for water, he left and returned with a large cup of it, which she proceeded to drink—on her own. This may not seem like big deal, but I gotta tell you, for 36 hours post op this is HUGE.

Andrew, Kevin and I are truly amazed with her recovery. She told us that, relatively speaking, she feels great and her pain is tolerable. She didn’t believe me when I told she looked great, that is, until I gave her a mirror.

We can’t help but compare this recovery to her past one. But it’s really like comparing apples to oranges since Betsy was in far better health, mentally and physically, going in to this.

Betsy has earned a good night’s sleep and tonight she is going to get one. So are we.

Stay tuned, tomorrow’s activities will have Betsy up walking. I’ll be there and will keep you posted. Also, I learned a whole lot more about the procedure from PA Nick and will share that with you. Stop back often and please continue those prayers.