Day 4 post op

Well we didnt get out of icu yesterday..the hospital didnt have any rooms so hopefully today. April was able to sit up in a chair all day yesterday and start a liquid diet. Last night was a little rough. She didnt want me to leave so i broke the rules and stayed in the icu with her all night. Shes still confused and its starting to really annoy her. We talked to the night dr earlier and theyre going to stop this trial drug and see if it improves...hopefully we can get up and walk some today. Please continue to pray that we can get over this hump and keep on the road to recovery.

Day 3 post op

April is way more alert this morning but she is in some pain. One of the residents came in and told me they want to get her out of the icu today...please keep her in your prayers going forward that the LORD will help her with her pain and to continue to improve.

April and Bailey update 7/23 pm

April is very slowly starting to wake up a little bit at a time. The nurses think its the trial drug that she's on that's making her so sleepy. They took her ng tube out today let her have some ice chips. She sat up in a chair today too so we're moving slowly but surely in the right direction. On another note, Bailey got her staples out and got off of her fat free diet..She was so excited to get some Wendy's chicken nuggets today...please continue to pray that April starts to wake up more so we can start walking and get out of this icu!

Mid morning day 2 update

April is still really sleepy...just talked to the doctors making rounds and the anesthesiologists. Everything is looking great. They don't seem overly concerned with her drowsiness. They said they would rather her be comfortable than more awake and in pain at this point. Please keep praying..

Day 2 post op April

Got to see April this morning for about 15 minutes before they kicked me out for shift change. She's still really sleepy. The night nurse thinks it may be a side affect from the trial drug she is on. The doctors are supposed to discuss during rounds today. Continued prayers that she can become more alert so we can start the road to recovery and get back home! I'll try to update the blog throughout the day.

Bedtime update

April's been really lethargic today which is to be expected...the nurses and doctors all say shes doing great though. Her sugar has been stable all day which is awesome...tomorrow they hope to get her more awake...keep praying!

Morning after

Just got to see April this morning...nurse said she did great last night...she was able to sleep all night which is rare for a new surgery patient. She's still very sleepy and says she can't focus which is driving her crazy...but other than that she is doing amazing! They are going to cut back on her pain meds gradually today so she should wake up more and more as the day goes on. I can't figure out how to put pictures on this blog or I would post a pic of just how beautiful she still looks after major surgery. :)I'll try to get one of my brilliant daughters to help me post a pic later today. Thanks for all of the prayers! I told preacher Safriet last night we're living proof they are working! Keep praying!