Monday 6 April, 9:45 pm MST
Daniel is back in his room now. He returned with even more tubes and monitor leads attached to him. A team was required in the recovery room to get Daniel all put back together. He came out of the anesthesia disoriented, and he is still dizzy and weak.
He's also irritable, but you would be too if you'd gone through four surgeries in seven days. Any kind of normal body process (think about it) is a major production and very painful and difficult -- especially when you are all wired up with monitor leads, IVs and PIC lines and even a transfusion all at the same time. Add to that, his pelvis is broken completely through, his ribs are broken, his elbow is broken, his wrist is broken, his knee is wrenched, his liver is still leaking bile, his spleen is lacerated, and an IV or PIC line usually gets pulled out every time Daniel has to move around. On top of ALL of that, he still has a drainage tube in his lung and another in his side. This kid has really been through a LOT. It is a miracle he is alive, but now the miracle he needs is a few days without a surgery and some relief from the suffering. So when you pray, please pray for that.
Mendy will be with Daniel through the night. We'll let you know how he does tonight in our morning update.
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Thank you Bill...You are doing a great job and a wonderful service keeping us updated.....I love you!!!Goodnight...Mother
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ReplyDeleteWe know it is not easy to be going through so many challenges in such a short period of time. However, every time you go through another surgery, etc. your long term prognosis gets better. Hang in there. You are doing great! Keep up the good work. Always in our prayers.
Stan, Donna, Benjamin, Daniel, Jonathan, Rebecca, and Elizabeth
Daniel, to us it does not seem you are even old enough to drive... Time passes very quickly. You are in our prayers and thoughts everyday. I'm so proud you are strong, just like your special parents. We love you so much.
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