Al is up and moving quite a bit, but suffering an exceptionally distended belly (she appears about 5 months pregnant) from her lower GI not moving properly, and air that is trapped below her diaphragm that got in there from the laproscopic surgery. When they do the surgery this way, they blow air into your abdomen to get a better look around. They do attempt to pull the air out, but some can get trapped and push on your diaphragm. Needless to say, she is uncomfortable. Hopefully, this will start to clear on Monday.
Jack was really alert today and chatting with us. His kidney is flushing, but needs some stimulation to do so. This is normal, and hopefully the kidney will kick in on its own in a few days. As he gets more awake, he is getting more uncomfortable and frustrated. He said "I want to go home" at least 5 times today. Steady improvement, but we have a good size journey in front of us.
Here are a few photos
Jack Just before surgery
Al enjoying an eye-bag moment, post surgery
2 comments:
Been thinking about you guys a lot over the weekend. Can't wait to see everyone. Hope all is well!!!
Ali! Ohhhhh...! I can see you just hanging in there and still having the presence of sweet spirit pouring through in that little peace sign.
Thinking of you today.
amber
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