Mitch's day started early this morning. At 7:00, Dr. Cassidy pulled his epiderals (I probably am spelling it wrong) from his back. These were pumping pain killers and numbing medication into his back since surgery. Well after these come out, there is a time where it gets difficult to manage the pain...so he had a time where it was pretty rough. The oral drugs they gave him finally started working...At 12:00, they got him up in a chair, but before he could sit down, he had to march 10 times in place. He is such a trooper...doing just as the nurses ask, probably because he knows he doesn't have a choice and wants to get it over as soon as possible. The nurses promised him that he could have some valium if he sat in the chair for 20 minutes. They pulled all of his IV's except the one that they are pumping fluids and antibiotics in. That feels good to get rid of all those ropes.
At 1:00 they moved him down to the 7th floor. He was talking all the way (surprise) and went to sleep when he got situated. When he woke up, he had no idea where he was or how he got there...the pain meds he is on now also help not to remember stuff, so it's good...doesn't remember all the pain...but sometimes it is kind of funny!
They sat him up in the chair again around 4:30 for about 30 minutes. He did well...lots of pain...but stuck with it. He has been able to keep fluids and medication down but isn't that hungry yet...that will come I'm sure.
Tomorrow is the 4th of July...he keeps asking what day it is...I guess when you lay around for 2 or 3 days, time gets mixed up. Hopefully, he will feel up to watching the fireworks off the river. He'll have to sit in a wheelchair to get to a window for a view (can't see it from his room now). We'll see...
Doug read him the messages that he has been getting from some of you...they are very encouraging for him and for me...keep them coming. Thanks, Steph and Matt for the email. He got it this morning! Thanks too for the cards he has received today. It is so wonderful to know that so many people care and are thinking and praying for him. Words can't describe how thankful we are for our friends!
Well, that's all for today. Happy 4th of July to all!
Pam
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Good morning, I made it Pam! Definitely in prayer for an appetite, and peace for Mitch, as he goes thru the day. You are rite Pam it must be very hard to watch your child in pain. We lift him up to the Great Physician! Love you Pam
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