We got into a room here at MD Anderson at around 9:30pm last night. Lauri has been resting while the doctors continue to watch her electrolyte levels and try to control the discomfort in her right shoulder. She has been up and walking and has been put on a regular diet to try and bring her electrolyte levels up.
We will remain in the hospital until the drainage in the chest tube decreases and Lauri's pain can be controlled with oral medication. We expect to be here for a few more days.
We did get to talk to our Thoracic Surgery team this morning. Our Surgeon reiterated that the surgery went well, and the drainage issues seen last night appear now to be resolved. He also clarified that during the thoracotomy procedure, they do not actually break any ribs. He says they actually take a portion of the rib out, in an order to thin the rib, making it more flexible. This way they can spread the ribs without breaking them. Interesting...
Anyway, we are holding steady here at the room now, watching football and trying to rest between alarm tones, blood draws, and nursing/doctor/pain team/volunteer services visits... Lauri gets better every day, and we look forward to going home sometime next week.
4 comments:
I hope the game today has a better result than last week! Dad is out at the gallery, but he should be home by 3pm, and I will have the CD with our favorite LSU music ready to play. Does Lauri gets to wear her purple (and gold?) hospital gown?
Miz Barbara
I'm surprised that the hospital lets patients watch LSU football games in light of the fact that they probably set off all kinds of alarms (elevated blood pressure and heart rates), but I'm glad that ya'll were able to watch it. How about them Tigers; they were able to get the job done today. Yeah Tigers and Yeah Lauri!
I am so happy everything went well and you are recovering. I am sending you as many healing thoughts as possible. I miss you! Hopefully, Lesa and I can come visit again once you have recovered. Did you know she is working full time at Seton again? I know....crazy.
Krislyn
Hi Jeff and Lauri,
So glad to know that the surgery went well and you are in a room.
You are both so amazing! Kristi's message was so true - "Jeff, you have a gift for words."
I am praying for a quick recovery.
Ms. Judy
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