Last night (Friday) the nurse came in and got Donna out of bed, for the first time since the most recent surgery. She didn't have far to go, but to her it was a big deal. She kept saying she was "nervous" and she had good reason. For the three days before surgery her back had been causing a lot of pain so she was very cautious and concerned that making just the smallest wrong move was going to make that pain return. Good news - she made it to the chair, with no pain. She was able to sit up, eat dinner and enjoy the time with Louie.
Saturday was cold and rainy (I seem to be saying that a lot lately, wish winter would hurry up and end !). Donna was entertained by Louie, Kirsten, her Mom and Dad and Joseph and I. After two different times of sitting up in the chair for several hours each time, she had two good naps and was in fine form tonight. With a little help from her new friends (Dilaudid and Percocet) she was feeling no pain. Her back has begun to hurt again but they are keeping it under control with a little pain medication. (That's the infection causing the pain and of course the treatment is antibiotics and more antibiotics.)
Starting today, during the day she is off the oxygen and must only use it when she sleeps. There is still fluid in her lungs so she is having a bit of difficulty taking good deep breaths. If this doesn't clear up by Monday, they will drain the fluid. Today there is also a new theory being tested about the fluid that continues to drain from her heart, we are waiting for the results. The doctors still believe this fluid is most likely infected but so far it has not been confirmed. Of course, weekends in the hospital are a bit more relaxed than during the week. Not a lot happens, not a lot of information is forthcoming. That's okay, it's a good time for Donna to rest, eat, visit and regain her strength !
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