Day 1 Post Surgery 9/17/10

Josh is in a lot of pain. To begin with, this is a painful surgery. Add to that the fact that Josh has built up a tolerance to the pain medications, and you know that day 1 has been rough. Josh's team is working hard to get the dosages right and get Josh to a more comfortable state. He is fast asleep right now so I think we are seeing some success on that front. I hope so.

The good news is that everything post surgery is going very well and smoothly. The doctors are pleased with his progress. He did need a pint of blood today, but that was not surprising as this is a bloody surgery. (He's getting a second pint later tonight.)

Tonight they will start giving him some nutrition. He will get that through his central line. This should help him start to feel better and stronger.

They test his blood sugar every hour. He is on an insulin drip. His readings have been excellent and very stable. Islet cells - wake up and start doing your thing!! (They don't kick in for about a month. I can encourage them, can't I?)

The major problem here is pain, and hopefully that will be getting resolved. Thank goodness everything else is good.

We wish an easy fast to everyone. This family is looking forward to a much happier and healthier new year.

xxoo
Deb

We know that Josh will continue to get better. It just is going to take some time.