Augusta's recovery is going well since she returned home on Saturday May 13th. She maneuvers around her small apartment, using her walker, sits at her desk or dining table for surprisingly long stretches, and rests in bed whenever she can. Yesterday, the Home Health Aid from Kaiser helped her take a shower, a great delight. The Home Nurse and the Physical Therapist have also been caring and helpful.
Although Augusta has experienced more physical pain after this surgery than the previous one, she no longer feels the need to take pain medication.
This week, her brother and sister in law, Sypko and Carolyn, are with her almost daily, through Saturday May 20th. Augusta has been enjoying dinners with them and with mutual friends. She finds it an amazing treat to be cooked for, and have the dishes done afterwards.
Augusta feels as if she can relax and enjoy her recovery knowing that a friend is scheduled to come by almost every day between now and the end of May. Her upstairs neighbors, from whom she rents her apartment, are also kindly keeping an eye on her and helping with laundry and such.
If you want to check in with her, or find out if she needs anything from the store, please give Augusta a call at 510 525 8870.
If you can help with a meal and/or dishwashing on Wednesday or Thursday (May 24 or 25), call Carolyn (cell phone 510 684-2676). Closer to the time, call Augusta about the best time to bring the meal.
By June, Augusta believes she will be able to handle her own meals and cleaning, but will continue to need help with shopping. She won’t be able to drive for a while.
Augusta wants you to know she is deeply grateful for your help.
Posted by John Bear
at 1:02 PM PDT
Updated: Thursday, 18 May 2006 1:07 PM PDT
