Nothing new to share today. Cody slept well last night. He's not in much pain, just discomfort from the NG tube and having some abdominal soreness.
His surgeon's already rounded this morning. He didn't really have much to report. Everything looks good. His bowels are starting to wake up, but Cody's not ready to have the NG tube removed today. We may not have to stay a full week like was originally planned... but close to it. It sounds like once the tube is removed, Cody will advance each day from clear liquids to soft foods to solid foods. So maybe 3 or so more days assuming he tolerates everything.
We had a few visitors yesterday. A couple of Cody's teammates came and visited with him for a little while. His Geography teacher stopped by to see him. She said many of Cody's classmates had been asking how Cody was so she asked if she could report back to the class what had happened and how he was doing. I thought that was very nice of her to come by and to offer to share to his class what's happened.
We've had lots of family here to see Cody. Marcia, Karen, Sandie, Hope, Angie, Toby, Rebecca... thank you for coming to check on Cody.
Russell, thanks for driving all the way from Dalhart and letting Cody borrow your PSP (hand-held game system).
Honda sent a pretty ivy complete with a Sandies/Steelers theme (black and yellow bow and football). Some good friends of ours sent a basket full of snacks, water, Gatorade, fruit, magazines, and a gift card to Game Stop for Cody... thanks, Bobby and Shannon... we appreciate it.
Mike's aunt and uncle in Colorado sent an email that they had added Cody's name to their prayer list... thanks, Dan... prayers are always appreciated.
Cody's new cell phone arrived yesterday, so he is giving his fingers a work-out catching up on texting his friends. It's amazing how much texting goes on during the school hours! Hmm... may have to address that once we are out of the hospital! :)
That's about all I have today. We've already walked the halls this morning. Cody has been informed that he is showering today. No ifs, ands, or buts about that one. It's been 3 days and someone is getting a little ripe. Plus, the shower will make him feel good. It will also make him feel good to get some real clothes on.
Well... that's all for now. It's shower time! Wish us luck!
~jen
1 comment:
there is nothing as nice as a shower when you haven't been able to take one in a while. plus you start to feel "human" again. hope all went well. glad his recovery is speedier than expected.
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