Jo had a good night last night. She was able to sleep for long periods, with only a couple of times when she woke up and needed to shift positions. The nurse said she used her magic medicine button a few more times last night than before, so there was some more pain discomfort than the previous night.
The doctor came in bright and early at 6AM today. He was really encouraged that she has no signs of infection and that she was able to sit up for longer periods and was practicing her deep breathing. He took off her belly bandage and looked at the incision. He liked what he saw and decided to leave the bandage off. He said that he will probably keep her in the ICU one more night because they do such a good job of watching her closely. I'm glad, because they really do a wonderful job in there of keeping their eye on her. Doc says she's still not out of the woods for an infection, but that each day that goes by lessens the chances.
She just now finished sitting up for 2 hrs straight in a chair and did really well. Getting in and out of bed is the toughest part because of all those sore stomach muscles, but she is a trooper. She's back in bed now and ready to sleep the afternoon away. She REALLY enjoys the ice chips she's allowed to have now and REALLY REALLY enjoys being able to get her teeth brushed and then rinsing her mouth. She likes to do 6 7 rinses because it feels so good. No food or drink yet. They want to make sure her tummy wakes up and is healed enough for food. So they may start liquids tomorrow or the next day. We will see.
Kay (Jo's Mom) and I are sharing the rotation today. And friends are dropping by at meal times to chat and refresh us. What a great thing!
We are praising God for his faithful provision of rest, healing, and minimal pain. The hospital staff are patient and helpful. Our friends and family have an unrelenting desire to bless us. What more could we ask.
God is great and greatly to be praised!
Clint & Jo
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