Tuesday Nov. 9, 2010

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A COUPLE OF DAYS MAKES! November 8, 2010

~Yes, his "nasal" cannula is in his mouth. He is a "mouth breather so they finally gave up and let him keep it in his mouth instead of his nose :0) He is actually smiling though~

November 6th, 2010

~Yeah, not looking (or feeling) his "best"~ Papa's breathing is still "wheezy and wet", the physical therapist is coming today to evaluate him to start getting him up and moving around. He needs to cough more often but doesn't want too because of the huge incision in his abdomen. I taught him the "holding the pillow on it trick" (as anyone that has ever had surgery on their tummy knows). I'm not sure that he believes me because he won't do it... still stubborn as ever :0), that's good! When I left last night at 11:00 pm he asked if he could get up and use the restroom and they were helping him do that. He is still attached to so many IVs and his O2 line that it takes a team of people just to move :0). The great news is... are you ready for it... he "pooped"! I realize that may be TMI for some of you but too jolly bad, we are ecstatic! :0) After having 1/3 of your colon removed, it is a REALLY big deal when things start "moving" again (wow, the things we take for granted :0) They are going to do a "Swallow Study" today to make sure that there is no blockage in the surgical site from the top down (now that we know that there isn't from the bottom-out). After that, he will be able to start taking liquids then move on to actual food.