Nanc is in a recovery room, surrounded by nurses. I got to see her for a few minutes - she is in a LOT of pain, and they haven't quite got a handle on it yet. Other than that, her vital signs are strong, she's got the tube out of her throat, and I can tell just by seeing her lying face up that her shoulders are straight and her back is flat. She is an eleven on a pain scale of ten, though.
The nurse asked if she wanted some more pain medicine - though she is generally whispering because the breathing tube irritated her throat, she answered YES quite clearly, and when the nurse went to get some more, she added 'duh!' with a bit less volume.
They'll let me in a few minutes per hour, until eventually she gets a berth in the ICU. They're a bit more lenient with the visitation rules. By this time tomorrow she should be in her own room.
Wow, what a day you have had. We are so glad everything is going so well. Feel sad about the pain Nancy is feeling though. Know this is short term and the great result of all this will be long term health and happiness. We are thinking of you guys daily!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! Thank G-d. I hope the recovery is rapid and that she is pain free very soon.
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