We got a chance to speak with Mom's doctor. She thinks Mom is doing well. Before they take the tube out she has to be coughing up phlegm by herself. So, tomorrow is very optimistic. She thinks Wed or Thurs is more realistic.
Mom is back on all her usual medications (for those who were concerned about that) with some change in blood pressure meds. They are also giving her aspirin as an anticoagulant.
The doctor reassured us that she has never seen permanent neurological problems with the short time that mom was off the heart-lung machine. She said that sometimes it takes people a bit of time to get back to normal but all have gotten back to their previous level of functioning.
We are going in to see her one last time and then we will be leaving for the day. Visits from family members this afternoon and evening would be welcome. You will be pleasantly surprised by her progress.
Thank you for all the support!
Cindy
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