Category Archives: Swallow Test

Day 37

Cindy Lobel, Guests, Health, Ice, Status, Swallow Test
Cindy had another swallow test and PASSED.  That means she is allowed to have some ice for the next couple of days and then they will start her on solid food.  I remember  when she started on solid food last time.  It got all over her face, hands, hair and the floor.  That was when she grabbed the spoon from my mother and couldn’t find her mouth.  Hopefully, she’ll do better this time.

This is a picture so Cindy’s guests.  They couldn’t wait to get on the phone and pass on the good news.

Ann (friend of the family) Lucy and Tony (Rita’s parents)

Day 34

Cindy Lobel, Health, Physical Therapist, Status, Swallow Test
It was a busy day for Cindy.  First a swallow test.  She got to swallow some yummy blue ice to see if it “went down the wrong pipe” or landed in the right place.  Unfortunately, some if it “went down the wrong pipe.”  This means she’s still not ready for solid food – or even ice chips.  But the color if her tongue, blue, looked like she had enjoyed some Raspberry Italian Ices.

Cindy also worked with the Physical Therapist to try to sit on a chair.  She made it to the edge of the bed and was able to sit there for 15 minutes.  The Physical Therapist declared it a success.

Here is Cindy finishing paying bills.  It’s about time!