Mom is not feeling very good this morning. She had quite a bit of nausea and vomiting during the night. Also, she said they are talking about putting in a port-a-cath/medi-port. She didn't know when they were going to place the cath. The oncologist ordered blood cultures, a urinalysis, stool culture for possible c-diff. While c-diff is caused by antibiotic use, the treatment is also antibiotics which she continues to receive IV.
The social worker called me today. She explained why Mom is not a candidate for acute rehabilitation - her diagnosis is not approved by Medicare for acute rehab and they don't think Mom can tolerate the high intensity (three hours daily) of the rehab program. Acute rehab is usually approved for patients who have had a stroke, heart attack, or spinal cord injury. The social worker did say that Mom was participating in physical therapy and was walking 250 feet with stand-by assistance. Mom did say she would be willing to participate in outpatient physical or occupational therapy. The goal of the rehab program is to help Mom gain strength in hopes that she will be able to tolerate chemotherapy better.
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Lori,
Thanks for the update on your mom i really appreachiate everything you have done in keeping us informed of her situation. I will be on my cell Sunday the 9th, Monday the 10th, and Tuesday the 11th. Please feel free to call any day or night at anytime. Thank you love and prayers, Margie and David Compton
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