Another great day for Lisa! This morning she walked for 12 minutes on the treadmill, then walked for 15 minutes this afternoon without her oxygen!!!!! She said that she was so excited to be able to talk and walk at the same time:) I can't help but think about all of the things I take for granted.
Lisa's brother, Michael, and her aunt, Nancy, came today. She was really happy to see more family.
Lisa was also excited to have only female nurses today:)
Her doctor said that if all continues to go well, she should be released from the hospital the middle of next week. She will then be moving into an extended stay hotel in St. Louis for up to 12 weeks to receive pulmonary rehab.
When we left, she still did not need her oxygen! She said it was an odd feeling, and it felt like she had to learn to breathe again. Her doctor said it was like being a newborn, which was the perfect analogy because Lisa has said that she will now also celebrate April 16th as her transplant birthday.
Lisa received some e-greetings from the Barnes-Jewish website today and loved them. Please keep them coming. Thanks to everyone!
Posted by Renee
Love to hear the great news about your recovery going so well. Keep up the good work and enjoy the treadmill....
ReplyDeleteWow - I am sure it is an awesome feeling to not get short of breath and with NO oxygen!! So glad of the progress Lisa is making - love and prayers still coming:)
ReplyDeleteLisa, we are so happy for the progress you have made. You will be running on that treadmill before long. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteLove reading the blog and hearing all ofthe great news! Thankf God for all of his blessings and yes we do take alot for granted. Keep posting
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