Diana had a restless night. Nurse Maravic moved her to a firm chair about 10:00 PM last evening because the hospital bed was just too uncomfortable. That was marginally more accomodating to Diana and she was able to get some rest, but not much. She has many tubes that contribute to her overall discomfort.
Dr. Sardi (the chief surgeon) and Dr. Thieme visited Diana this morning and said she is doing well. The surgery wound looks good. Vital signs look good. There is some swelling in Diana's legs but that should go down as the fluid leaves her system. Dr. Sardi said that they will be weaning her off some of these tubes shortly which will add greatly to her mobility. He also stated that they didn't have to do much once they got in there (these surgeries can last up to 14 hours I am told).
Once Diana can get up and walk a little I think her situation will improve a lot. It's the lying in one place that is making her miserable. As I write this, Diana is sleeping and appears to be comfortable.
All in all, I don't think we could have asked for more. Diana is exceeding my expectations for being only a day or so out of this 9 1/2 hour surgery.
I signed us up for Hope Lodge at 636 W. Lexington Street. This great facility is for cancer patients and their caregivers. Carrie, Keith, and I received a tour yesterday and it appears that this will be an excellent transitional place for Diana once she is released from Mercy. There are 36 guest rooms, a large kitchen area, a great room with satellite tv, laundry facilities, library, and even an exercise room. They even have a shuttle back and forth between there and Mercy and U. of MD Medical Center. It is right across the street from Ronald McDonald House and is right downtown (a block away from Lexington Market and their killer crabcakes!). So, it's a relief to not have to worry about lodging as her surgeon wants her to stay in the area for awhile after her release from Mercy.
No news on my brother yet. I am going to try to see him today too.
Thanks for all your love and support and please continue to keep Diana and my brother in your thoughts and prayers. Our love goes out to our heroes Doug and Lindsey who are a major source of inspiration to us. Doug has recently undergone the same thing from the same wonderful Surgical Team Sardi!!
2 comments:
I am so glad to hear that Diana is doing well. I miss her already here at good old SHS. There isnt a day that has gone by that we have not thought and talked about her...in a good way...lol.
Looks like my prayers are being answered so far! Never doubted for a moment that Trooper Diana wouldn't make this entire ordeal seem less complicated than it really is. She's used to that from being in the classroom!
Chuck and I are awaiting the go-ahead to come and visit. Until then she is in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers.
Hope you continue to get good news on your bro as well! We hold you in the same dear place we do Diana!
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