2004-04-29
Lois had a great day today. She was a bit tired when I arrived to take her to Dr. Kalonaros. But by the time we were in the car and on our way, she was alert and chatty. We got into see the Dr with little waiting. Lois credits this Dr. with stopping the Dilanton and making her feel better. So she said that she wanted to give him a big kiss and she did. The appointment went very well and we do not have to go back for 3 months. He did give us a small warning about the Keppra and that if it does not totally control the seizures, she will have to add another drug. But we will wait and see. She may not need another drug. The appointment went so well and was quick that by 11 AM we were back in the car. Lois was feeling so good I said where can we go. It was such a bright, sunny, warm day that we had the windows down in the car. So I said how about going for a Dairy Queen. Her eyes light up and she said “Yeaaaaa!” So we did. She ate almost all of a Peanut Buster Parfait (one of her favorites). I had to help her a bit but she did very good and loved it. I told her it was going to spoil her lunch and she said very clearly “Who cares!” This was a great day and felt so good to have Lois back. The Dilanton fog has all but lifted. Next week we will be touring several PT & OT sites to consider for out patient therapy. We are hoping that the on campus site at Weinberg will be acceptable. Lois’ brother Howard (whose birthday is today) will be visiting starting on May 3 for two weeks.