Aug.6th - Better Day

I am pleased to report that Mama is having a better day today. She was able to get some sleep last night. The doctors are very pleased with her progress. The surgeon told her to expect good and bad days even when she goes home. We are thankful that today is a good one.
The surgeon have asked her to go very slow with the clear liquid diet to prevent other problems or setbacks. The epidural is doing a good job with her pain control for her surgery site. She got a little behind in her pain for a while, but is doing better now. She has had some back and shoulder discomfort and of course abdominal discomfort when she moves or gets out of bed. However, this little lady is so determined to get better. If they ask her to walk a certain distance, she walks farther. She is bound and determined to get stronger and better soon. She continues to struggle with some nausea. Because of her allergies to so many medications, they really don't have much more options to try other than the meds currently being used to give her relief. The medication in her epidural makes her restless. It has been frustrating for her because she dreams odd (usual task oriented) dreams and wakes up with her hands fussing with the blankets, searching under the blankets or making motions with her hands that correlate with the dreams. Unfortunately, these hand movements end up waking her up over and over.
Mama's is real tired, but her smile is coming back. That is good medicine for all of us. :) Prayers are being answered. Thank you so much for keeping her covered in prayer. It's the best medicine of all!

With love,
Carmen and family