Barb
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Ground Hog Day
Remember that movie? That is what I feel like these days. Hospital time is unlike "normal" time. There are no days/nights as one just flows into the other, repeating various events; dialysis, physio, meds, sleep...etc. I never know what day/time it is and waiting has become an art form. Aside from that, I'm sure more info about Craig is what you want to read, not my ramblings. Anyway, yesterday was a difficult stressful day as Craig had back-to-back dialysis and physio. That is not the best order in which to do those functions so today it was reversed, so we'll how that works. He was so uncomfortable because of the beds so Greg, his nurse, ordered a special bed, I guess you could call it the Lamborgini of beds, that provides an air cushion all over his body. It has already made him happier. Further to this we have started to regularly massage his body, to get his circulation going and this too has made him happier. When Craig is happier, he is engaged in conversation, asks questions, watches TV, smiles, laughs a little...etc. It is just wonderful. No news on his kidneys but they stopped the antibiotics so the infection is finally gone. He still can't eat anything yet and this is driving him nuts, so I hope that will change either today or tomorrow. Bye for now!
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Hi!
ReplyDeletePlease let Dr. Bennett know that Andrew, Sahil, and Saji will be coming to see him on Monday or Tuesday next week. We look forward to seeing him!
Best Wishes,
Saji
My goodness, that special bed does sound interesting and hopefully it will make him more comfortable. Good news to hear the infection has been defeated.....at last!
ReplyDeleteI am glad i was able to log in and get an update here in Lakefield. It will be a tough day for you and tomorrow Barbie....know I am thinking of you.
xcoxoxox
Heather