Through Day 3

Last night was the first bit of pain.   Bit may be a lesser word than needed.  The team was great about changing the meds and making sure she was comfortable.  It is amazing that thus far she has had very little pain at all.  A 30"+ incision and she has been a 1 out of 10 on the pain scale.  Given the pain and the efforts to remedy that it was night the best night of sleep.  

Each day starts with a bronchoscopy, such a treat to wake up to in the morning. She says it is actually interesting to see where the new lungs are attached.  The numbing process prior is more painful than the bronchoscopy itself.  She will receive one each day for the first 5 days and then it will happen less and less frequently.  

The day itself was much much better.  Two of the four drainage tubes where removed. These tubes are the cause of much of the pain so the removal is a great thing.The central line from her neck removed and her catheter were also removed today. These are all signs that the healing process is progressing well.

She is crushing the walks.  5 walks today for 300'+ each time.  They would be happy if she completed 3 laps at 150' so the team is thrilled.  The entire ICU is so encouraging, it is really great.  Since she is hooked up to fewer tube she has been able to sport here new gowns from Annie and Isabel. Beyond the fashion forward look in the ICU they are much more comfortable than the standard issue.  Thank you Selena and Anna!!!!!

At 9:50 they are starting the final round of breathing treatments.  Some of the treats such as albuterol and hypertonic saline are old hat. Some that focus on the prevention of infection, such as the anti-fungal treatments are new.  Lots to learn for the new schedule. They are continuing to do the percussion treatments, which literally a speaker with a handle and the place it on her back to help clear the lungs.  All the time that are parents said turn down the bass we were just helping clear our passage ways. :) 

Thank you everyone for the housing assistance.  Lots of good leads.  Everett thought a suite at the St.Regis would work.  He will surely be disappointed.

I had to go home today to gather some supplies and in the process saw a number of friends. It is amazing how great our little town is.  People honking, pulling over to give a hug, little kids fired up that Laura had a transplant. This journey has taken the village, so appreciative of the support and love.

Cheers,

The Zs