Lynn had a really hard time getting out of the bed today. She really didn't want to do it. But the nurses were able to get her into a recliner. She was in and out of sleep most of the day. She said her pain level was a "6" out of 10. The extra booster morphine is helping to get it down somewhat. There was some discussion of possibly switching to Dilaudid but decided to stay the course.
This afternoon she started coughing productively, which is a good sign for the minor upper respiratory condition she developed from surgery.
Lynn saw the incision for the first time this evening and is pretty freaked out.
The doctor said this evening it's still a day by day thing--so, too early to know when Lynn will be able to go home. I'd guess Monday or Tuesday at the earliest.
It was an absolutely beautiful day in Memphis today. Lynn has a really nice room with a really nice view outside in the new Women's Pavilion.
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These first, more concious days will be the worst.
ReplyDeleteI hate those bitchy drill sargent nurses who love to make you get up and walk. (They get a thrill out of doing that on a sick level I am pretty sure).
I am with you both in my heart and mind. Hopefully she won't remember all the details of this time period. You are a trooper, Lynnie-poo and you too Rog.
Love you both, Billie