Well, my mom went home from the hospital yesterday! 🎉 A full week after she was effectively good to go. Why did it take so long? The doctors wanted her to do some rehab. Fine, dandy. The rehab location and her insurance refused to talk to each other to settle logistics, but both made sure to let us know they'd refuse to cover any costs if she left the hospital without their approval.

After four days, both me and my dad were in agreement (There's a "When pigs fly." moment.) and advised:
"@#$& 'em! You already know the PT exercises and you're leaving the hospital PT people in the dust. Go home and call someone then if you need to."

She didn't need much convincing.

Glad she's home!