It's hard to believe that it's been just over a week since surgery! Many of you know from experiece what I'm learning - that life in the hospital is lived hour-by-hour, medication dose by medication dose, vital sign by vital sign....and then suddenly you look up and the day has passed.
Daryl achieved a few milestones today. His IV fluids were stopped, his PCA (pain med) pump was removed and he got "washed up" thanks to a persistent CA who pushed a bit and made it happen. Even got a few laughs out of the process, and laughter is good!
The Surgeon sent Daryl for a chest & abdomen CT scan today just to be sure nothing is going on undetected. Daryl's white count remains higher than normal, which could indicate infection. Could also be some pneumonia because he is very short of breath. So hopefully the results will give the right explanation so that the problem can be nipped in the bud.
Daryl's father & Carolyn headed back to GA this morning - I couldn't have done this week without them. Tomorrow my brother is headed up...he graciously volunteered this morning to help bridge the gap before my Dad comes.
Thanks for your comments and emails....they really are the highlight of my days!! As Daryl stays more awake I'll have him surf through them for himself.
Wendy, we tell patients families that it is one step forward and sometimes two steps back before the patient can run. But Daryl is strong and we know here that he will be running in no time. Tell him we are thinking about him and praying for him. We miss his smile in the hallways. (p.s. please take lots of pictures so we can blackmail him at a later date ok? Ha! Just tell him we said to get well soon!
ReplyDeleteWendy, just know we are standing in prayer for you as well as for Daryl. Many times it is just as hard for the family member as the patient emotionally, (and you can't have a pump for pain! ha!)He has undergone a major undertaking and it will take time. Just lean on the Lord! I know he will see you both thru!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers! Elaine
Wendy & Daryl:
ReplyDeletePTL!! Good news again today. We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kim
We are so glad to hear your good news. Sounds like Daryl is making progress each and every day. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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ReplyDeleteDaryl....push through the pain like it's a Kennestone night shift! We're all glad to hear the pathology report....keep up the hard work. Would you mind giving the Baltimore Raven's fans a hard time for me....tell them a Pittsburgh fan sent you, and remind them that no one has more super bowl rings than Pittsburgh (aka "sixburgh")
ReplyDelete-Jeremy (2:30am at Kennestone)