Roberta Update From Dick

Today Walt and I visited Roberta at noon, and she has been sitting up in th e chair next to her bed several times for 20 minutes or so. She's down to only Tylenol for pain, and should have her GI tube removed in a day or so.

She's feeling better, but still hasn't had any food. They hope she can hav e some liquids in a day or so. Her incision and drains are clear and no in fection -- that was one of the biggest risks.

The nursing staff is always there to help her, and the hospital in general really tries to take care of you. Much different than what I remember!

She doesn't really want a lot of phone calls, as the throat tube makes talking difficult and her throat is understandably sore.

D