Friday, January 13, 2017
Out Patient Procedure? Not quite ...
Those who are still following along heard that Rory had a second little surgery last night. She seems to be doing much better this time, but we're still at the hospital battling with nausea and some pain. The nurses are insisting that she eat, so she's been working on a little bit of scrambled eggs and applesauce. She is able to get up on her own a little bit, so that's progress! I expect we'll see the doctor again after lunch to put together the next step in this ever-changing plan.
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As many of you probably know, the "standard" IV is usually good only for about a day. They removed Rory's line from yesterday morning, and the hope is that she progresses enough to not need another one. The doctor ordered a lab draw, and the lab tech this morning was not successful in getting it done. Now this afternoon they have decided to start another IV, and the specialty IV Therapy nurse has made one unsuccessful attempt so far. She's gone to get backup assistance since they are planning to try an IV start way up in the upper part of her arm, a new and rather difficult place. But that's what the special infra-red scanner light thing seems to suggest is going to be the best option.
ReplyDeleteFinally got the new IV started. The nurse's comment: "Congratulations, you are my first 'armpit IV'!" They got what they needed for blood testing and now have a line in if more IV meds are needed. The nurse has Rory out walking around the floor a little bit. Hoping her nausea calms down enough that we can head home soon!
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