So after all the talk and promises we've finally had a 'Kaiser intervention' with representatives from all departments of Kaiser to discuss Jen's condition. Overall they are positive, but their recommendations did not go down well with Jen.
The plan at Kaiser is to evaluate Jen for release within a couple of weeks not home, but to a skilled nursing facility. This would be a stay that would probably last not more than 3 months, and then she could come home. They would like her to get more intensive physical therapy so that she is stronger before coming home. In principal I like the idea of making sure she's strong enough to be at home, but hate the fact that she is locked up in another hospital for even more time. On a side note she 'celebrated' her 1 year anniversary in the hospital this week. Yay.
Jen's feeling defeated and generally down about everything right now, understandably. I'm trying to get her to see the positive, the fact that she is finally well enough to even start the plan for a release is huge. It's hard to get through sometimes.
So...it looks like she'll not be home until at the very earliest, November. I'm going to do all I can to make sure she doesn't spend another Christmas in the hospital...unfortunately I can't do anything about our favorite holiday, Halloween. :(
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Damn. That is just the suckiest thing I've heard in a long time. I mean, it's good that there's a plan, and I agree that skilled nursing is probably a good idea before leaving her home alone, but three months!?!?! On the other hand, while she may miss Halloween, sounds like you guys MAY be able to actually celebrate your anniversary in a non-hospital setting. .. .
I see the logic, but it's a sucktastic situation. How hard for Jen to not wallow a little bit. Is she up for visitors, normal and of the diaper wearing variety?
Visits are always encouraged.
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