Yesterday and today have been a little rough around here. There has been lots of "let's wait and see" and needlesticks. Yesterday was very long due to the fact that we weren't sure what the plan was for dealing with the chest tube. Last night they let us know that they were going to check chest tube drainage in the morning and decide from there. In the meantime last night they started giving Lisa lasix to help with swelling of her legs. Lisa's legs look like a 9 month pregnant woman's!! It looks very weird on Lisa. They also gave her two units of blood because her H&H(blood levels) had been a little low. (normal after a big surgery)
This morning the drainage was better but they still didn't want her to eat or drink. The amount and color were back to normal so they watched today and in the morning they will check again. If it is still following the same trend in the a.m. she may get to try eating again. Yay! That has helped raise Lisa's spirits a little. It took some effort and soaking the bathroom but I got her hair washed today which also made her feel better. Tomorrow I am heading home but I am leaving Lisa in the hands of our great Aunt Nancy. Hopefully Lisa will get to be discharged before the Derby on Saturday, but Nancy is coming prepared with her laptop in case Lisa has to celebrate at the hospital.
Posted by Terri
Just heard Duran Duran. Thinking of u. Save A Prayer!
ReplyDeleteLisa, Keeping you in my prayers. Hang in there and keep up the work on the treadmill!!
ReplyDeleteOh man. I had to be diuresed after my AVR (aortic valve replacement) and again after abdominal surgery. I spent sooo much time in the bathroom! But, it all paid off and the fluid left my body; I was back to being mobile and healing. And, I'm sure you will be there real soon. Just a little more time and you are out of there; I just know it! Hang in there, tomorrow's a new day!
ReplyDeleteJeanne
Jeanne, thank you for your encouraging words!
ReplyDeleteYes Jeanne, thanks so much!!
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