First, THANK YOU for the kind words, thoughts and prayers for Melissa over the last few days! We couldn't have made it through this time without them! Thanks for the waiting room goodies, too, Mom, Angie, Annie and Tim!
Well, today's day 2 post-op, and things are moving right along. I'm not sure what I've posted and what I haven't, so forgive me if this is all recap. The surgery went very smoothly, no bi-pass machine was necessary, and only 2 units of blood were given. About 9 hours after she returned to her room, she was extubated (about 10:00pm Wednesday), after which there was an issue with too much carbon dioxide in her blood. So, her nurse Tiffany and I had to keep her awake for a while. Anyone who's been around Missy when she's falling asleep knows that she can be pretty funny even without pain medicine; long story short, I got her to sing us the theme song from the Gene Wilder "Willy Wonka" and she has no memory of it at all! :-) The things we do to stay entertained!
The next morning, she was up sitting in her chair for the doctor's rounds. They said (and continue to say) that her readouts are very good (things such as cardiac output, PA pressure and CV pressure as well as organ function data). Later in the morning, she was given a PCA pump with a different pain medicine, which makes her sleep a lot. So, the rest of the day was spent napping and recuperating further.
This morning, she was up in her chair for breakfast (her appetite is slowly beginning to return). Throughout the day today, her various tubes will be pulled, starting with her chest tubes, then the Swan catheter, and finally the foley. She's started on her ARB (which she's on instead of an ACE) and will re-start Coreg later this morning. In a few hours, all of her IVs will be removed except for the PCA and a maintenance line. She's also going to be taking her first walk later today.
She's still not quite ready for extended visitors, so keep an eye out for another guest post from yours truly!
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteYou continue to amaze me! You really truly do. The strength that you have to go through all of this is remarkable. I know that you receive alot of that strength through God, but I know that you are a strong person and it shows with every single post that your hubby shares.
I have been keeping myself posted on your recovery and just want you to know that you are never far from my thoughts. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction and that is awesome!! God is sooo good.....all the time!!
Take Care of yourself. You are in my prayers.
Blessings,
Lisa
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI knew you would be up and progressing nicely!!!
So happy everything went well. I have always said to you....there is a purpose for your mission.
Ray, thank you for the update.
You remain in my prayers.
Michelle
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteYou are incredible!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!
God Bless!!
Missy,
ReplyDeleteYour bravery and faith in God through this journey is a testament to all of us!
Continued prayers to you, Ray, and your whole family!
Blessings,
Chris Warner
I hope Melissa, her Heart, and family are still doing well in the recuperating process. I have been praying for you. Are you home from the hospital yet?
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