Updates

Nov. 21^st

Sean got a short/introductory dialysis today. He looked fabulous a few hours after it and we up and walking. He wanted to get himself out of bed and walk so he did. I am surprised at how much he is able to do after such a big surgery. I am also very proud of how well he is handling everything and getting up even though it causes him pain. I know in the end it will be best for him, but am not quite sure I could be that mobile. The kids are good motivators though.

Our nurse, Mary, was wonderful on Friday night. She was back tonight, so I went to get the kids and spent a little time with them. (I think I actually slept more of it, but the goal was to see them.) Garett said he finished the movie we were watching and moved to the pull out bed because Dayle and I were too hot for him. He is so warm natured, he is hot in the winter when the heat is on. So very much like his daddy.

Nov. 22^nd

Today they pulled off the dressing from surgery so now the staples are visible. He had a rough night frankly just laying in that bed getting stiff is the biggest issue. Of course there is pain, but they are managing it fairly well. Sitting watching a clock is tiring. Funny how that works.

The doctors are now allowing ice chips and little water. However, that causes gas in the form of burps right now. Which in turn causes pain on the belly where he was cut. The nasuea has probably been the worst and he doesn't understand how with no food or water for several days, it could happen. Due to this, he hasn't walked as much today. I think before noon, he walked 3 times. However, he hasn't made it out since then. I'm sure we will go again tonight.

The doctor said today that he won't come home tomorrow. His intestines aren't waking up yet and so he can't go home until they do. It is subject to a daily check, but right now, he is thinking Tues. or Wed. They are working on dialysis schedule for his time here. He will get a longer does of it tomorrow.

He had visitors from work which was quite a nice change of pace. They couldn't stay too long b/c he began falling asleep. He had no trouble showing off those staples. They are teasing about him coming to work and having someone wheel him around. I'm sure given a few days, Sean would love nothing more than a routine day.