maddy

Dec 10 update

From Elizabeth:
I just talked with Jean, who reports that Maddy is doing
better and better! She's very stable, is more and more
conscious, and they will transfer her out of the ICU and
into a "normal" room as soon as they have a single room
available.

They have removed her chest port and her brain drain.
They don't normally remove the brain port--apparently
that's a complicated enough procedure that it's just
easier to leave it in permanently--but they may be
taking hers out if it proves to be a source of infection.

Maddy will probably not be able to talk on the phone for
a few days since saying even a few words exhausts her,
but Jean will continue giving me daily updates.

Also, on their way to her, are some nice warm scarves
and turbans and sleeping caps to warm and protect her
dear bald head.

Elizabeth