Kirstin had a reasonable day yesterday with one move to the chair accomplished. Time is the great healer - and amazing that it can be so quick. Her tubes were all removed over the course of the morning and she has made it through the day mostly on pills - just one or two booster shots for breakthrough pain. The wound on the hip from the graft is healing pretty well, and she hasn't felt it at all (which is great - apparently most people experience the graft site as the same pain as a broken hip).
She managed to walk a few metres down the hallway as well, and is trying to be more active.
Her visitors today included two other nurses from the ward that heard she was from Beckwith - and so they came to chat about our neighbours and the local gossip.
The night shift has just started and the new nurse is thinking that she might be released tomorrow, as long as the pain is completely controlled by pills and general mobility is adequate.
She managed to walk a few metres down the hallway as well, and is trying to be more active.
Her visitors today included two other nurses from the ward that heard she was from Beckwith - and so they came to chat about our neighbours and the local gossip.
The night shift has just started and the new nurse is thinking that she might be released tomorrow, as long as the pain is completely controlled by pills and general mobility is adequate.
Thank you for keeping us updated Greg, we appreciate it. You have both been in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteGrateful her hip isn't sore. When I had material taken from mine for upper arm surgery it was incredibly painful for days afterwards, far more so than the operation site itself.
Please pass on our love.
Good to read it is going pretty good. We're praying that Kirstin will do beter each day and that the walks in the hallway will soon be in your own fields
ReplyDeleteGood to read it is going pretty good. We're praying that Kirstin will do beter each day and that the walks in the hallway will soon be in your own fields
ReplyDeleteHoping and praying for a good night for Kirstin and a discharge home tomorrow! It is Summer's 8th birthday tomorrow and we will be extra happy if Kirstin is able to be back home! Love to you!
ReplyDeleteGreg and Kirstin.
ReplyDeleteWe had you both in our thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. Our kids still remember the good times all the way back to "pumpkin kitty." So good to have these updates - Miss you both!
Sending our love.
Steven, Gina and family.