I got in to see Kris several times today. She is sleeping most of the time and very groggy from the pain medication when she is not. She's bothered by head pain (does this surprise anyone?) the most and she's soar from being strapped down in an awkward position for 10 hours during the surgery. The ICU staff says its not uncommon for her to have this soreness and pain, and things should get better as the hours march on. Long surgery + lots of brain displacement = difficult recovery.
She is really bothered by opening her eyes, so she doesn't do it too much right now. She says it makes her head hurt so she has to be pushed by us and the staff to try every so often to get used to it. The doctors have done full exams on her and gotten good response out of her eyes when they do, so they don't think there is any lasting issues there it might just take a little time to adjust. She also had an MRI today to check for fluid buildup and such and it came back clean which was good.
I did notice that as the day progress our conversations went from one word answers to more reciprocal interactions. I believe that with another night of rest the progress will continue.
As Dr. Marvin once said....Baby steps.
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ReplyDeleteWe are happy to hear she is on the way to recovery. She has been on our mined and prayers everyday. Please give her our best. Thanks for the postings. We will check everyday.
ReplyDeleteUncle Steve and Aunt Paula
So happy all went so well with Kris's surgery!! Thanks Michael for keeping us posted! We are very excited with all the good progress! Please give her our love! We check your notes every day!
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Irene & George Papacostas - Saudi Arabia
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad to be able to check in and get updates! Thanks for keeping in touch, Mike!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates Mike! Glad to hear that Kris is "baby steppin" her way to opening her eyes and other recovery milestones! :) You guys continue to be in our prayers every day! :)
ReplyDeleteMike- you are so wonderful and i'm so glad she has you with her throughout all of this. Relieved to hear that she's doing well and getting better little by little. My love to you both..and to little man as well :-) xxoo
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