Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Day Two: grazing in Graz

I just deleted the whole post, so here is take 2! The klinik is going well - Lucia has been assessed by all staff now and they are happy with her progress. She weighs 11.1kg now but hasn't lost any further since yesterday which is a good sign especially as we have reduced all her lunch and half of her b'fast. Essentially she has been 'grazing' all day - quite outstanding - biccies, ham, cheese, fruit - not large amounts but significant nibbles and sucks etc. without spitting out and without gagging. In fact she seems quite comfortable with the whole process. We are staying in a very heidi-esque place - goats, reindeer, peacocks and shetland ponies roam the surrounding fields. We have a hike through a forest to get to breakfast at the main house and a further 30min woody adventure to reach the hospital - hence we had to purchase a stroller yesterday! Graz itself is very picturesque and is very accessible by way of trams and buses, but is seems unspoilt by tourism. Lots of cafes, ice creameries, bakeries etc. - all to be encouraged according to the feeding team. Ah well, when needs must!Tomorrow there is further assessments by therapists etc. and the daily picnic - so far so good!

1 comment:

  1. Grazing? Are you serious? What before they have even starved her? The little monkey!

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