I just got back from PT and--are you ready?--I did all of the exercises WITHOUT the brace! And I'm not paralyzed! Score! It was pretty exciting :)

Sorry about the lack of posting lately guys! I've been enjoying being at home and breathing the sweet outdoor air filled with green leaves and pink blossoms. I now take laps up the stairs and around the yard in a desperate attempt to beef up my chicken legs. And I started physical therapy this week. We're attempting to strengthen my core AND I'm practicing sitting up, laying down and standing WITHOUT the brace! Hello independence! Today is the first day for my High School Musical Summer Workshop auditions! So if you know any kids who want to have fun this summer and who are 10 to 16 let us know (especially if they're boys;) Thank you for your continued concern. My surgery isn't scheduled yet but I'm looking forward to another CT scan. I have so missed that contrast. (please don't miss the heavy sarcasm). Well, happy seven week anniversary for me. Wear your seatbelts and watch the road. There have been far too many sirens filling the air these past few weeks. I don't want any of you being the destination for them.

This says it all

There is something about being home. I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it's the air, familliar surroundings, home cooked food or all my loving family all at my beck and call ;) Unfortunately my call is not as loud as it used to be. I'm thinking of asking for some walkie-talkies. If I do then I'll need some help coming up with cool code names!

EvaLynn is Home!

Happy Mother's Day!

She may have to go back for surgery but for now she is home!!!!!

Happy Dad!!

Hurry and wait. Hurry and wait. Hurry and wait.

No news. Can't eat can't sleep can't go home & can't really stay.

Hmmm.

Dad

I could be going home in a few days but it's hard to get a firm answer out of these guys. One thing is for sure--I won't be having the surgery until the end of this month which is a LITTLE disappointing I'll be honest but they just want me to be as healthy as I can be before they cut me open and screw metal rods into my back. It will be nice to go home. It's been five weeks since I've seen it. See? Silver lining:)

Grrrrrr.

Ok, so now doctors are saying end of the month for surgery. Ev will likely be coming home sometime this week. We are happy that she'll be home but wearing a back brace for an additional month is a hard pill to swallow. There are (may be) medical reasons but I'm growling because it also might have to do with scheduling conflicts. Harumph.

Dad

Surgery Tomorrow??

Dr. L has given a thumbs up for back surgery whenever the neuro people can work it out. Could be tomorrow. 'Bout time. Ev's getting bored. Not enough tubes in her life anymore. Food is starting to have flavor. Can't have that.... And stitches. We need more stitches!!

We'll keep everyone posted.

Dad

My Daughter is Normal???

White count, pancreatic enzymes, no foolin with Foley, etc. One more pretend IV and a little nip & tuck to reduce the shimmy in the spine. And she's normal.

Doc, you obviously don't know my daughter that well ...............

:) Dad

Yeah toast!
I got food! It started with toast and and my jaw didn't quite know what to do but I got the hang of it. I almost didn't believe it when I got chicken for lunch--MEAT--what a concept!
Thank you to all those who have come to visit me. Real faces are much better than 2D tv people. My new room is very......cozy....but feel free to drop by any time!

We've Moved!

Ev is now upstairs (sounds of Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance play here) in 694. Foods more solid. Labs getting a little better. The room is a bit small so if you come to visit don't come in a herd.

Barry

Re: Tom

That's great news about Ev. Give her our love, and let her know we're
think of her everyday.

L.

bounousb@itsnet.com wrote:
> Hi Lynn,
> Somehow this information didn't get to me till a few days ago, but apparently Tom came in the second or third day to see Ev who was completely sedated. What he found instead was Debbie having a really hard time. She said that he sat with her and comforted her for hours. Tell him thanks.
>
> Ev is doing much better. Labs coming back near normal. Likely they'll move her upstairs soon and then let her come home for a week-ish before spinal surgery. She is eating well and we've got Pizza Hut on speed dial just in case!
>
> Cheers,
> BB
>
>
>

Tom

Hi Lynn,
Somehow this information didn't get to me till a few days ago, but apparently Tom came in the second or third day to see Ev who was completely sedated. What he found instead was Debbie having a really hard time. She said that he sat with her and comforted her for hours. Tell him thanks.

Ev is doing much better. Labs coming back near normal. Likely they'll move her upstairs soon and then let her come home for a week-ish before spinal surgery. She is eating well and we've got Pizza Hut on speed dial just in case!

Cheers,
BB

Someone had chocolate pudding for lunch!

And it wasn't Dad....

Ev's doing well. Back surgery still a week or two away. Tummy holding up ok. Had a nice long walk to an outdoor balcony. Keep getting better. Ev claims she now has bird legs. Coach Steve predicts it will not last long.

Cheers everyone,

Dad

Happy Hospital Anniversary! One Month! Whoo!

Hey I'm alive! So my dad decided it was time I posted something here myself. I can finally think of food without losing what little I have in my stomach. Which is good. So I just have to get well enough to have back surgery then recover from the surgery and then I can go home! Wahoo! I wanted to thank everyone for your love and concern for me. It helps pass the loooooooong hours to know that you care.

We have achieved SOUP!

Dr. L came by in a very santa claus-ish mood. He gave permission for a little soup. Ev said "it tastes so good!" The only un-santa claus-ish thing he said was that the scans showed a small stable fracture in the bony process of L2. So surgery is going to be scheduled as soon as she is able.

Go team!

Barry

A much better day!

So yesterday didn't start too well. Ev tried for an hour to drink the contrast but just kept throwing it up (her compliments to the chef..). Finally the CT people agreed to try without. Scans didn't show anything that we know of yet. But for most of the rest of the day she went without both pain and nausea meds. She was perky-er and less nauseated than she has been for weeks. She decided that she wants Cheesy Tomato Soup. She's pestering the doctors. So, I had her sister, Christine, make a mug up and we brought it down to the floor refrigerator as a constant reminder (evil laugh here). This morning the following events occurred: Ev got a real shower, her white count was significantly down, no change on the pancreas readings, eating better , less puky, and dad brought her a 5 pound weight to start her workout routine so she can beat an unnamed someone in arm-wrestle. Whew. It also snowed 14 inches at Snowbird last night. She wants to go skiing.

Cheerier & Cheerier
BB