Today was much easier on everyone except Jen, she's hurting. Removing kidney endoscopically does eliminate an incision so she'll heal faster and of course its less invasive, this procedure is when they blow the tummy up with gas, so surgeon has room to work and move things around, unfortunately lots of time the gas causes great discomfort and pain the next day. That's where we're at. Although when I left this evening, she was resting easier, pain was reduced, and she's off all IVs, but still has catheter. I have serious doubts that Jen will make it home tomorrow as doctor predicted.
Glenn on the other hand, might make it home before her, he's doing great. Scooting down the halls, bobbing in to visit Jen, checking out all photographs and paintings on wall, quizzing nurses on all meds being given, and checking out what was on the daily menu, but mostly complaining about not getting solid food. Nurses are on strict orders, when he starts passing gas, they'll start passing him real food.
Glenn's still on all IVs and catheter, but is really restricting himself on pain meds as much as possible. Must be the Baptist in him, reduce all of life's grand pleasures.
Going to bed now, pretty exhausted. Goodnight all
Glenn on the other hand, might make it home before her, he's doing great. Scooting down the halls, bobbing in to visit Jen, checking out all photographs and paintings on wall, quizzing nurses on all meds being given, and checking out what was on the daily menu, but mostly complaining about not getting solid food. Nurses are on strict orders, when he starts passing gas, they'll start passing him real food.
Glenn's still on all IVs and catheter, but is really restricting himself on pain meds as much as possible. Must be the Baptist in him, reduce all of life's grand pleasures.
Going to bed now, pretty exhausted. Goodnight all
Wonderful news. I'm keeping a much of Glenn's ski friends (yes, the pigs all are with him in spirit), Chan and Cat from BE, and a few others who know him. All think we should celebrate his re-birthday annually. (I think they are looking for an excuse to drink!)
ReplyDeleteHope Jen feels better soon. Yes, she'll be sore for a while. We have to remember that Glenn went into the surgery feeling like crap all the time. Jen went in feeling perfectly well. They've now switched roles.
Be well. We love all of you.