Last night was hell.
Of the pure and total kind.
The Nubaine bolus would wear off and Parker’s pain was then unmanageable. We had him up walking around his room in hopes of getting some of the CO2 used for his Nissen to dissapate.
Which didn’t do a thing.
Finally, around 2:00 a.m. the surgical resident made an executive decision and placed a Nubaine I.V. for Parker.
Sweet relief. Peace from the pain.
I’ve told the boss of this surgical Resident to give this man a pay raise.
Or maybe we could nomiate him for a Nobel Peace Prize.
I’m thinking this Resident has done more for peace than Obama has.
Don’t believe me? Ask the parents of all the other kids on this entire floor. They’ll tell ya. Heck, I bet they’ll even pitch in for this Resident’s pay raise, and second the guy’s NPP nomination.
Parker’s bowels are officially back in business. This is a very good thing to have happen after a surgery. Even if they blew while sitting in his Mama’s lap.
Coincidence?
I think not.
This smelled a lot like payback to me.
You know, payback of me putting our Brave Hero through yet another surgery.
That’s a Hodson boy for ya.
They’ve just begun a very low continuous feed of Complete via Parker’s g-tube.  We’re going to be doing both Complete and a blenderized diet. It took a heap of nutritionalists to finally find one up here that would support me in the blenderized adventure. But Parker’s surgeon is TOTALLY for this type of half and half diet, especially since it is looking as though he will be NPO for a very, very, very long time.
And because Parker’s g-tube didn’t have to be messed with in the process of placing his Nissen, we may be springing this joint much sooner than planned.
Can I get me a big YA-Hooo! for this stroke of luck?
Because being able to go home would truly be grand.
About Tammy and Parker
Hope things continue to go smoothly and that you guys can get to come home very, very soon!
Twitter: livingingrace
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So, so very funny! I’m sure after everything having a it of poop in your la was a blessing in disguise!
Hurray for the resident!
Hurray for the Brave Hro and his mama!
Love you all.
Now I’m off to another pre-transplant required test … yawn.
Getting out sooner than expected? A GOOD GOOD THING.
Praying for his recovery and for no more pain.
Wow, sounds like you have beeen able to reach the right Doctors/staff to help you in achieving the very best of care for Parker. Great Job. Give that brave hero a hug from us. Kay and Drake
Twitter: kadiera
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Good to hear that things are looking up for a Christmas at home.
Ya-Hooo!!!! Hope he recovers well and the holidays are wonderful for your family!
I have been thinking about you, dreaming about Parker, and worrying so much. The idea he may get sprung earlier than expected is FANTABULOUS! I am hoping and praying he has a much better night tonight. Sleep helps so much in recovery!
Twitter: MommaHopeful
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When you’re back in business and it’s not Christmas, hospitals, etc all at once, I really want to talk to you about the blender diet…
I gotta get some pounds on my boy.
Praying…for you all. And that resident!
praying Parker gets to go home soon!
I hope you guys get to go home soon! That will be awesome. Hoping for a quick recovery for Parker.
Tammy, I am so glad to read the surgery went well! Poor Parker, I am relieved he FINALLY got some pain management!!! Glad his bowels are working too! That is great news! I am still praying and hoping he goes home very soon!
Please snuggle Parky for me. I love you Parker!!
Hugs to all,
Amy
So what’s happening, inquiring minds want to know. Hoping and praying that no news is good news, but not sure.
Love in Christ,
Suzi
I’m so glad that things are going well. Love your style and grace under pressure.