Jeffery's Journey

Friday March 14,1014         Day 2 post operation


It has been a busy weekend. I have not had the time or energy to update the blog.

Friday morning with Jeff went pretty well. My sister in law, Lynda and her son Tyler picked me up early and we were at the hospital by 0800 hrs. Lynda had an appointment to have stitches removed from a previous surgery that she had.  We went to see Jeff at the visiting hours at 0830 hrs. They were able to get a short visit in when Jeff then needed to go with the porter to have a chest Xray done. They wanted to know if the chest tubes could be removed. Turns out he still has a partial lung collapse and would need to keep the chest tubes for now.
    He was taking 2-3 walks a day with 2 people assisting and using a walker for  stability and to carry his tubes. I went for lunch and when I came back, Jeff had oxygen prongs in his nose and he was perspiring. Apparently his heart rhythm was going very fast. The nurse explained that this is an" unfortunate complication of the surgery that affects many of the cardiac patients on day 2 after surgery." They quickly gave him an IV med to slow down the heart and correct the arrhythmia. And then inserted a second IV line. He was feeling better after about an hour. He is quite tired after his activities. Hence the "quiet time" in the afternoon for all patients. He managed to sleep after that and I left him around 1540 hr to meet John at the front entrance for a ride home. I was tired myself and enjoyed a tim's coffee, cheese and an apple while I waited.  Around 1645 hr I called Ian and told him to have his supper because John had been delayed. Ian had Jet's games Wed and Fri this week. John came abut 1700 hr. After we had supper, John drove Ian to Henderson Hwy to catch a bus to the game. I watched the end of the news and then John left to go back to see Jeff. I had a shower and started to watch Grey's Anatomy. I was too tired to continue so I took a nap from 21-2200, had my last insulin and wrote quickly on the blog and went to bed.
 
I will update the rest of the weekend later today. I need to go to Sears jewelry and have Jeff's Medic alert bracelet adjusted. Pick up some refills at the pharmacy and  then visit Jeff until about 1630 hr. Talk to you later,
PS.
Jeff has had some visitors over the weekend and he has enjoyed that. Thanks to everyone who visited and sent cards. He has become more anxious/overwhelmed with the education about what to do when discharged. He could use prayer to not be so anxious and to be patient with himself and his family. D.