Wednesday, April 28, 2004 11:30pm EDT

Susan and nurses moved Stevie back to the ABI* at 11am. Pain continues but with no therapy scheduled, she was able to sleep most of the day. Tomorrow full therapy schedule. Quoting her nurse “It’s gonna be tough”. As difficult as it is for Stevie, it is the right thing to do. The incisions are healing well and there are no signs of infection. She needs to start to get her strength back.

Operative cultures and blood sample cultures taken daily since the operation have all been negative. The incisions look significantly better than those of her other three hip surgeries at the equivalent point. A two week antibiotic regimen is now planned – significantly less than the 4-6 weeks they were suggesting just a week ago. Yes, all very positive!

Susan left for Auburn at 3:30pm ostensibly to help Stacey get ready the band trip to Williamsburg et.al., generally check things out and to visit her class – all a rouge so she can love on the dogs. She and Spenser will return Friday after school.

* Acquired Brain Injury floor