Today has been a slow but good day. JoDee was finally able to get the stitches removed from her head injury. Mom was able to bathe JoDee and wash her hair again. All of the walking is paying off as it is allowed JoDee to finally get off the oxygen which has been driving her crazy. She is progressing well enough that they have stopped her IV pain medication and have resorted to oral pain meds, which is obviously a necessary step in our preparation to get her home. Unfortunately these orals cause her to feel quite nauseated and dizzy, which makes going for our nightly walks a bit difficult…or at least interesting. We were only able to do three quarters of a lap tonight (had to take the short cut back to the room). I know these drugs are designed to help with pain, but they sure have a lot of other undesirable side effects.
JoDee is resting now, and my only hope is that she can have a restful night. It’s amazing how difficult the daytime can be for her if the night is rough. She is in pretty good spirits and, like I said before, it is great that she can recognize her own progress. There is a pretty good chance that she will be able to get the chest tube out tomorrow, it has already helped drain about 1800 cc of fluid. I can’t imagine how difficult it would have been for her body to rid that much fluid, I’m sure it would have caused a lot of problems. I think she will feel much better after the tube comes out; it causes quite a bit of pain in her chest and actually up in her left shoulder. We will be happy to get rid of the “garden hose”. Here’s to tonight…and tomorrow.
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Good to hear from you again, Bryan!
ReplyDeleteI am in awe at her strength and optimism.
We love you all!
Bryan and Jodee, just wanted to let you know we are thinking and praying for you. I can't imagine what your going through. But sounds like you are both handling it well. Hope you have a good day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHere's to a great night ... in hopes of a great day tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteBrian,
ReplyDeleteI am Wendy Gordy, Kristy Stout's Sister. We have been praying for JoDee since we heard of the accident. And, of course praying for the whole family. Thank you for setting up the blog. We are very anxious to know how she is doing as she enters our thoughts during the day and when we wake during the night. We rejoice with her progress and cry with her set backs. She is strong and amazing, but we are human and it rips our hearts our to see the JoDee suffer and so many who love her so much. Know that there are many who are praying for the many needs of JoDee and all who are caring for her in North Carolina. We love you all and are following you every step of the way. Our love Wendy (Kristy's sis)
Thanks for the continuing updates. Our family is also praying daily for your family.
ReplyDeleteBecky Clarke (kelowna)
That is exciting news. I'm still amazed how quickly JoDee has recovered, it only shows how strong she really is.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear of the progress that you are making JoDee. I hope the chest tube will come out tomorrow. If the oral meds are making her that naseated, they can always switch to another type. Ask the doctors about that. Have a good night to both of you. Love Carol Lamb
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff guys! Good to hear things are progressing. We"ll continue to pray for more victories like the ones you've been experiencing. Love ya lot's and keep up the good fight.....It sounds like your winning. The Smiths
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