It was a long night for both Kelly and I last night. They told me the icu didn't allow visitors after 8:00 p.m., but they couldn't find anyone willing to try to forcibly remove me from the room, so I stayed in a chair in Kelly's ICU room last night. Kelly is still in a lot of pain. The pain management group says that the Chiari surgery is very painful due to the neurological impact of the procedure.
Her blood pressure is slightly lower than normal, so the blood pressure alarm was going "bong...bong....bong" all night long. Between that and an army of Doctors, Nurses, Pain managers, Housekeepers, Food Providers, Trash Collectors, Linen Changers and Administrators, there was no sleep for either of us.
She ate 2 spoons of broth, 1 spoon of yummy cherry jello, and a half of a cracker this morning. She got out of bed and sat in a chair for that meal. We then disconnected her from all her wires and tubes and took her for a 12 step walk. She is more alert, talking better and looking stronger this morning. Progressing on schedule.
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Excellent progress and sorry about the struggle to get up and around, but we knew Kelly could do it. She has got that John Wayne “true grit.”
Isn’t crazy how everyone comes in at night. When Lisa was in the hospital during her pancreatitis bout, I was asking for drugs so I could sleep!
Oh well, I am sure both of you will have some good suggestions on how to streamline the process, but are very thankful for all the care she is receiving. We do enjoy hearing the details.
Tell Marilyn “Hi” and it looks like Kelly might have inherited some of her strong will and determination from her Mom and Dad.
Love,
Uncle Don
Hang in there Kelly! You too Charlie. Thanks for the updates .
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