The team came in this morning and removed the dressing from Sara's incision. They all went ooooo..ahhhh" meaning they were very impressed with Dr. Park's handiwork. It looks super good.
Sara is sipping on Shanna's vegie juice and we have ordered some food for her to eat. She also has eaten fresh mango and is trying another cup of coffee. Before you can be discharged, you have to pass air, {Shanna and I were happy to demonstrate}, walk around and not require being hooked up to anything. The team said they were very pleased with her recovery progress and will work on getting the epidural out today. If she meets all discharge requirements, she may possibly be released tomorrow.
They commented on her active role in her own recovery and the support she is getting from family and friends is 'huge' in her quick recovery. So don't think you all are not 'doing anything'. She is still in pain and that will be our goal today to manage that so she can be comfortable after leaving the hospital. She will be giving herself heparin shots to keep from getting blood clots. SOP.
This hospital is #1 in the state of Washington. It truly is an amazing place and the team in here this morning said Sara could not be in better hands with Doctor Lin and Doctor Park. They both have the total respect and admiration of everyone on staff and of course, us! We are super lucky to have landed here after some awful experiences. THANKS!
Colleen
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ReplyDeleteArgh! I always miss the good stuff.
ReplyDeleteMan, I am just so happy to hear all of this!! Sara truly deserves this wonderful team that is supporting her. I wish I was local so that I could help too. Coleen, thanks again for the updates - I don't think I could survive without knowing what's going on. Power-on Sara, I hope to see you soon! Love, B-rad F.
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