This is just a quick note to let you know Mackenzie is resting well. She has the usual postop pain along with joint pain from being in one position so long, but the nurses are working very hard to keep her comfortable. We are very thankful the pain meds are still working, allowing her to rest. She has been able to eat a little bit today (a roll and some chocolate gelato), so that will help her feel better too.
Aside from the medical happenings of the day, we did have a bit of excitement early this morning. Around 8:30 a loud voice came over the intercom saying, “Code Gold, Code Gold!” I noticed the nurses start scrambling around, and our nurse poked her head into the room and said, “Gather your things. . . we are being evacuated . . . this is not a drill!” Well, Mackenzie cannot even raise her head per doctor’s orders, so they had to unplug all her equipment and wheel her, bed and all, out of the room to a secure hallway in Radiology.
It turns out there was a bomb scare. We never heard if it was a hoax, a mistake, or the real thing, but the authorities evidenty took care of it and we were allowed to return to the room after about an hour. The funny thing is that Dr. Henderson was just coming down the hallway to see Mackenzie during his morning rounds, so we were able to have a nice long chat about things while we waited.
Tomorrow morning she should be able to sit up, and then she will probably be released Monday morning. Dr. Henderson is being cautious with her, and for that we are grateful.
Thank you all so much for praying. I prayed for you this morning too!
Love you all,
Lisa
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He sounds like a great doctor! I'm glad she is doing ok, how are her spirits? God bless you guys, praying early for the trip home! Peace and controlled pain, hassle free!! =)
That’s some pretty interesting news about the bomb scare. Hmm.
Yes, she will be soooo stiff and achy until she is able to get up. When she does, HEAT PACKS are the most wonderful thing on the planet! A gift from God! :) That and muscle relaxers. And yes, like Lori said...LOG ROLL! Even after you get home, if she has a hard time to roll herself, put a towel under her and roll away! I had to do that for about 2 weeks after I got home. Even for the trip home (ask before you do this,) but they said I could double up on my pain meds and muscle relaxers to make it and easier time. Oh, I almost forgot, pump, pump PUMP that PCA a few times before they get you up. Believe me, I mean it. UGH. Even when they rolled me I did that too.
When she is home, the most advice I can give is, keep moving and don't stay still for a long period of time. Actually, they told me after mine, not to sit for more than 20 minutes. The stiffness will get worse if you stay still and you will be in more pain.
Good luck and I hope you are able to go home tomorrow!
Lots of love!
<3 Kristen
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You all have been on my heart and in my prayers MOST ESPEICALLY this past week. I am so happy to read of the wonderfully answered prayers! I will now focus my prayers on your trip home! Can't wait to see you at home Mackenzie! Love ya, Cathy Z Ephesians 3:20-21!!
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