Good news-They seem to have a good idea of how to control her pain. They did sit her up this morning and they have bed propped up to about a 30 degree angle. She has been able to eat some today, this is the first time since her surgery that she has had a chance to eat anything.
Bad news-The fluid in her lungs has not gotten any better. The tube that they put in her chest isn't working. She has to have a procedure done tomorrow morning to clear her lungs. They shouldn't have to open her up with the exception of a couple holes between her ribs while inserting a camera to make sure they take care of the problem. It is one more thing, like she hasn't gone through enough but this should help her feel better and breathe better. Her right lung has collapsed and this will reinflate it.
I did run up to Huntsman to talk to some of our allies up there to see what could be done to get her a room at Huntsman. The university is a fine hospital but they simply do not provide the same level of care. Michelle hates it there and will be much happier and comfortable at Huntsman where she can order food that is edible and have a staff that specializes in cancer care. Once she is out of the NCCU (neurological critical care unit) we will hopefully have a chance to get her moved. We do not know when she will be coming home, my guess would be in a week from now. I will update again tomorrow.
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We will keep her in our prayers and we hope that her procedure goes well tomorrow and that she will be able to move to a place she is more comfortable.
Your family is always in our prayers but more so when things are more critical like now. Please let us know if we can help with the children. RaeLynne took flowers up this afternoon but they said she isn't allowed to have them right now so they are at the nurses station. Maybe that will help the nurses be nicer! :)
Justin and Michelle, I love you guys and you are in my prayers. I'm glad the surgery is over and I hope you can get up to Huntsman soon! Justin, advocate for Michelle - tell the doctors her pain is not under control and that the nurses are not giving her pain medication when she asks for it. That is totally unacceptable! If the nurses give you crap, say something like "Wow, so you aren't going to give us exceptional care?" or something like "Oh, so she can get excellent care at Huntsman, but not at University, eh?" She should not be in pain. Her doctors can increase the dose or the interval of the pain meds. I hope you guys can get out of there soon. Love you!
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