Day #7 in ICU

9:00 am - She had a rough night but is in very good spirits this morning. Today's goal will be to work with PT and OT on getting her moving. She wasn't interested in eating breakfast.
12:00 pm - She's nauseous. Interested in eating but not willing to try. PT came by and said orders are to get her up and into a chair. Will try after nausea meds. Wound treatment therapists came by and checked the VACs on her arm and leg.
2:30 pm - SHE WALKED!!!!! Unbelievable!! The PT and OT came at 1:00 and showed her how to sit up and get out of bed. She sat up for a few minutes while they checked her blood pressure and fashioned a splint for her left arm. It was quite an ordeal to position all the tubes and equipment. Then they had her stand for a few minutes and sit back down. Then they stood her up and walked her 6-7 steps to the wall next to the window. Stand there, and then walk backwards to the bed. The OT positioned the bed into a reclining chair position and then they talked about how she would be able to dress herself, eat, bath herself, use the restroom, etc in no time. They're going to get a cane to help her with her right leg - she won't be able to bend it at the knee until her ruptured quad heals. The OT is VERY impressed with her effort today. She said the pain was about a 6 out of 10 and she's still in ICU at this point. Seems to have worn her out. She's asked for a protein drink instead of food.
5:00 pm - sleepy afternoon. The PT wore her out.
9:00 pm - Dr. K (rheumatologist) visited. All is well with Wegener's so far. Ate some of her pasta dinner.