I came in after church and found Cheryl awake and alert. Claire and Woody had come by to share the morning with her before returning home. Their days here have certainly been encouraging for Cheryl and me. It also let me have the hours I needed to recover from my stomach bug.
They were able to do the other pleurocentesis for Cheryl this morning. She has some mild pain from the procedure but it is lessening as the day goes by. Her breathing output is steadily improving. She is doing her breathing exercises more frequently and with much greater energy than before.
There is still a good bit of edema in her legs but the more she gets up and walks, the better off she will be. We did two walks today, a long one shortly after I arrived and a short one after dinner. Her speed is much better than it was a few days ago but nothing close to her usual burn up the sidewalk pace.
Her lower drain was removed this morning but she will be going home with the upper pancreatic drain in place. Yesterday's night nurse showed me how to empty and measure the catch bottle. She still has her staples in place but the incision appears to be healing nicely.
Cheryl appreciates the visitors, phone calls, cards and flowers that have brightened her day. If the last enzyme check on her pancreatic drain is where the doctor wants it to be, she should be discharged some time tomorrow.
Please continue to pray for her recovery in the weeks to come as we get ready for the next phase in this battle.
It's seems like everything is going well now. I pray that the Lord will work it out for you to go home today Cheryl. I know you'll miss your nice nurse's aide but will be glad to be back in your own environment. I'm praying today for a peaceful return home and that you will adjust well to some extra independence. I ask the Lord for blessings and healing in Jesus name.
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