Tuesday Update

Mom had another good day. She got a new physical therapist & she likes this one much better. She felt that she did better with the new girl today. She'll continue to see this new therapist for the remainder of her time there.

Mom & Dad met with a caseworker from BCBS today. She gave them 3 options for rehab facilities. One in Pawley's Island, one in Garden City, & one in Florence. These are all ones we already knew about it. She will make the necessary phone calls tomorrow to see which one can take her. It will depend on availability & insurance. Daddy felt a lot better after speaking to the case worker. She will see things through to the end. We are still hopeful that Mom will get to leave this week on Thursday or Friday.

Daddy had an appointment in Loris yesterday. He was hoping the doctor would give him an idea about when he'd be able to drive, but the doctor was stuck in surgery. A nurse took out the stitches in hand. He'll have to see the doctor another time to get his ribs, etc. checked out. He's still sore, but it's not as bad as it was during the days immediately after the accident.

If you want to send a card to Mom or Dad, you can send it to her home address & we'll get it to her. I'll put the rehab address on here once I know it.

Linda or Al White
2505 Reta Street
Conway, SC 29526

Or you can email a note to me & I'll make sure s/he gets to read it. My email address is hwhite76@hotmail.com.

Thanks for continuing to check in our family. We appreciate all the concern!

Monday Update

Mom continues to improve each day. She sits in the wheelchair for several hours each day. Getting into the wheelchair is still a struggle, but I think that's due to the fact the Mom & the PT don't see eye to eye. We hope to get a new therapist to work with Mom for the remainder of her time. She really liked the weekend therapist, but the girl that comes during the week isn't as good.

We're still hopeful that Mom will be leaving MUSC towards the end of the week. We were hoping she would be able to come to a rehab center in Myrtle Beach, but not sure if that will work out. She might have to go to a place in Florence (1 hour away). Mom & Dad are meeting with a BCBS case worker tomorrow at 5:30, so maybe we'll know more after that.

Thanks so much for keeping all of us in your prayers. We'll be needing them for several months to come!

Saturday Update

Sorry for the delay in updating! Mom is doing great! She has been working with the physical therapists each day. They did leg exercises with her & helped her get in the wheelchair. She sits in a wheelchair for several hours at at time. The doctors/nurses are amazed at how well she's doing!

It appears she is going to a rehab center in Myrtle Beach middle of next week. I'll post on here once I know exactly where & when.

Mom is so thankful for all the flowers & cards she has received. It's nice to know that so many are concerned & thinking about her.

I'm bringing Daddy home tomorrow so he can go to a follow-up appointment for his ribs, etc. on Monday.

Will update more when I can! Thanks again for all the thoughts & prayers!

Don't drink & drive!

Heel Surgery

Surgery on Mom's left heel is complete. Haven't heard from the doctor how it went, but we're assuming all went well. Mom is back up in the room & Daddy is up there with her. She was planning to try & take a nap.
Will post again later when I know more.

Mom's Address

Here is Mom's address while she's at MUSC. From what we've been told, she may only be there another week & a half or so.

Linda White
MUSC Medical Center
169 Ashley Ave., Room 1077
Charleston, SC 29425

The Accident & After...

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Mom & Dad (Linda & Al White) were hit head-on by a drunk driver at approximately 9:45pm. They were just seconds away from turning into the main entrance to their neighborhood, Chicora Subdivision, in Conway. They were taken to Loris Hospital (about 25 minutes away). Mom's injuries were more severe so she was airlifted to MUSC in Charleston, SC as a soon as a chopper was available. Daddy remained in Loris.

Daddy's injuries: 5 broken ribs (all on right side, under arm) & fractured sternum

Mom's injuries: dislocated & broken right hip, both knees broken, fractured left heel, & broken right ankle. There were also other fractures throughout the pelvis & legs, but those were the main ones.

Monday, April 26, 2010
Mom had surgery to repair broken hip & both knees. Daddy had been released from Loris Hospital over the weekend & was finally able to come to Charleston to be with Mom.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The physical therapists have already been working with Mom to keep her joints mobile. They got her out of bed today & into a wheelchair for about 45 minutes. Also, each leg has had several hours in a machine that bends her knee up & down a little.

Thursday, April 29, 2010
Mom is scheduled to have surgery to repair her left heel at 11am. Will update on that once it hear how it goes.

Daddy is still sore & has to move around pretty slowly. Use of his right arm is limited since all his broken ribs are on that side. Other than that, he is doing pretty well.

It appears that Mom should be able to leave MUSC at the end of next week. Then, she'll be in a rehab facility closer to home for about 2 weeks. She should be able to come home after that & receive physical therapy 3 times a week. We are told it will be at least 3 months before she can put any weight on her legs.

Will update more when I have more information!
Thanks for all the prayers & concern!