Lisa and I have spent most of the day in anticipation! Since last Tuesday, Lisa's doctors have been trying the wait and see method by checking each day in hopes that the drainage from her remaining chest tube would finally dry up. Alas, it was not to be! During this time period, Lisa has not had solid food and has become more and more HUNGRY for some real food! It had come to the point that all she could think of was food! Yesterday, we had to express some frustration for the "wait and see" approach because there seemed to be no end in sight. Lisa's doctor, Dr. Meyers, has been out of town for several days and is not due back until Wednesday, but his colleague, Dr. Crabtree, has conferred with Dr. Meyers and decided the best course of action is to go back in to repair whatever is causing this leakage. So, sometime tomorrow, Lisa will go back to the OR to have the necessary repairs done, once and for all. This should finally put Lisa back on the road to recovery. There is a bright spot in all this and that is that they are letting Lisa eat anything she wants until 3AM tomorrow. So, looks like my job until 2:30 AM is to fetch Lisa any food she wants and can get down before 3AM. So far this has included cheese pizza, a large pepsi, and a Butterfinger blizzard. Oh, and let's not forget the peanut butter and crackers she chowed down on while I was on my Dairy Queen run! Hey, they said she could eat fatty foods! She is now resting comfortably with a full belly and planning her next food attack.
In other news, Lisa was able to set a new record on the treadmill today by walking 45 minutes (20 minutes this morning and another 25 minutes this afternoon) so she is still doing great in spite of her involuntary fasting. She looks great and continues to amaze me with her great attitude. All of the staff have been very caring and are taking excellent care of Lisa.
Also, want to give a shout out to Lisa's friend, Paul, who is celebrating his birthday today and stopped in for a visit earlier this afternoon. Six and a half years post-transplant and still going strong! Happy birthday, Paul!
Posted by Nancy
Eat up, Lisa! Everything including the kitchen sink -- for tomorrow is a moment of pause before The Big Thrust Forward!
ReplyDeleteButterfinger girl you know what's gooood! Lisa you must have been Hungry Like a Wolf (Duran Duran)! Seriously, I'm glad you finally got to eat tonight. Praying that the third time is the charm and you can move forward. I'm gonna have to start really working out because I know I can't keep up with you now. Excellent work on the treadmill!
ReplyDeletePraying for all to go well tomorrow - hopefully the third time will be the charmer:) Hope you are enjoying "filling up" tonight. Hey Nancy, you need to go and defrost the pie, hehe!! Tell Paul we hope he had a very happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteAw,yes, the pie, we actually thought about that pie but decided to save that for the real celebration when Lisa gets to leave the hospital for her home away from home. Don't worry, Cara, we have our eye on that pie, ha! Gives Lisa something to look forward to.
ReplyDeletegood luck-our thoughts and prayers are with you. Glad you got to eat !!!
ReplyDeleteLisa, in spite of everything I see you are still getting the job done on the treadmill. Eat your heart out and I know there must be a joke about this pie you all are talking about. Love and prayers are still being sent you way. I still tell everyone to keep you and Pete in their prayers. Trust in God and all will go well tomorrow. Love you!!!!
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