Today he has done amazing! Since the surgery he has spent a lot of time sleeping. I think this is partly because of the drugs, but also because when you sleep you don't feel pain. He has not slept at all today. He has laid in bed, but he has been alert and awake We only needed 2 oxy tablets today. Pain has stayed at a 2 to 5.
We moved from the Ronald McDonald House to a Hotel in Kentucky. That sounds far away but it is only 15 minutes from the hospital. We also ventured to Walmart to pick up a few supplies, and ate dinner out. He has done a lot and handled it well.
We spend a ton of time just sitting in our hotel. He needs to move and get around, but he also needs to be able to rest. We brought some games with us because you need something today. We went down to the hotel eating area to play Uno. I think this one thing was the most painful thing for him today. You know family games comes with either laughter or anger. Well, it HURTS for him to laugh,and today with Uno comes laughter.
Coughing is the other thing that really hurts him. Fortunately, he doesn't have to cough too often.
We do still have to help him up, and help him lift things, or reach the floor. Put on socks....These are things that he will figure out a way to help himself over time. Right now he is just too injured.
The car is still difficult. We have been trying to drive more because we have a long way to go home. Today's drives did seem better but still painful.
I am wondering if all the activity today will make for a bad day tomorrow.
Prayer Requests
He stays comfortable.
That car rides get easier.
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