Thursday, October 29, 2009

Second Day Post-Op

Chloe had a very good night. She slept well, getting up once to use the bathroom. She is still getting pain medication and a diuretic to keep her kidneys going. There have been no problems with that. She does seem to be more sore this morning, which is not unusual for the second day after surgery. She is scheduled to get her chest tubes out this morning, which should help lessen the pain. After the tubes come out, she will go for an echo to see how her heart is functioning, and specifically how her newly repaired valve is doing!

Please pray for her chest tubes to come out easily and for her pain to be eased after that. They will give her extra meds during the tube removal (and some "sleepy" medication too!) and then they stitch the openings shut. The rest of her lines should come out too, and then all her meds after that will be taken orally. Also, pray that her echo will look good and they will be pleased with what they see. Pray that she will feel like walking around this afternoon and trying some of the fun activities they have here for children. Her spirits are a bit droopy this morning, and she hasn't wanted to do anything, not even read or be read to.


8 comments:

  1. She has been going so strong! We will pray for her today! We are also praying for her parents!

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  2. hey girl! you are looking great and doing such a good job! I am praying for you and your family and that you will feel ALL the way better soon!!! Can't wait to see you when you come home!
    Love Katie Prins

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  3. So proud of you Chloe! You are doing great. I'm sorry that you are in pain, that can be hard to deal with. You are being prayed for all day.

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  4. Chloe, I wanted to share something that would help me as I recovered from surgery. I would get so frustrated sometimes because it seemed like I wasn't making any progress or getting any stronger. I would remind myself to think about the day before. I would always find there was something I could do today that I couldn't do the day before. Baby steps and only one step at a time - you can do it!

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  5. Precious girl, you are in my prayers. May the Lord bless and Keep you, may His face shine upon you.

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  6. Chloe, every day is a challange! Sorry you are feeling a bit down today. I am wishing I could take your place. I am praying for you!
    Aunt Lisa

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  7. Chloe, I'm so sorry you are so uncomfortable :( I will be praying that you have a smooth day today and that you are able to join in on some of the fun at the hospital. Only a few more days and they'll be sending you home!!!!

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  8. Hang in there, Chloe! The first few days after the operation are always rough - if I ever had a fever, it was almost always on day 3. But just be strong - the hard part is over!

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