It is amazing how much improvement Jennie has in just a week! Late yesterday they switched Jennie of to oral pain meds with a short acting injectible Duladid available for breakthrough pain, and it seems to be working pretty well. She still has a lot of heartburn and the doctors are still trying to address that.
The only real issue keeping her in here is the TPN, and the fact that she can't eat much yet to keep her nutrition up without it. The doctors did say she can leave when she wants, but we are worried that her nutrition will suffer if we leave too soon. Hopefully we can discuss this with the doctors again when they come in this afternoon.
Hopefully Jennie will be leaving the hospital within the next few days, although it will still be several days before we leave Minneapolis to give her more time to heal in the Hotel before the long Ride home. I think the drive and all the bumps along the way really set her back, and I know it is very painful.
Thank you all for the prayers, calls, and support.
Our Hungry Caterpillar Turns One!
14 years ago
4 comments:
Andy - This is wonderful progress! Tell Jennie to keep up the good work :) - and you're doing a fine job taking care of her.
Marie and Roy
Andy, So happy Jennie is improving so rapidly. I know it's hard to be at the hospital. She'll be out of there before you know it, and hopefully, not be back! We're thinking about you all.
Andy and JEnnie,
We are so glad to hear that Jennie is getting along so well. Each and every day we are more thankful that she found Dr. Sutherland and that she is starting to feel better. We are anxious to hear that she is getting close to getting out of the hospital. We will really rejoice when she is on her way back to KY. We love you both, and miss you. It doesn't seem right that she has to be in the hospital so far away. You will just have to know that our thoughts and prayers are there, even if we are 14 hours away.
Love, Mom and Dad Boggess
Hey Andy,
Just wanted you know I appreciate the updates on my little cuz. Can't wait to see you all home safe. We love you guys take care.
James Roy
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