my mom

[Drunk Monk]

She's still having pain issues but they are less.  She's also heavily medicated, much more than before so it's hard to tell what's happening. It's possible that the pain is due to remaining swelling, or 'ghost' pain.  It's also possible that the procedure failed.  Her new back brace is extreme - it trussed up like a bodice in the back and there's a collarbone attachment that must be adjusted between sitting and standing - no way she can manage that on her own.  She'll probably be transferred back to Mtn Vw rehab tomorrow.