Post-Op Day 5

It looks like they are letting her go home today! She's still breathing a bit faster than I would like. But, they aren't doing anything for her here that I can't do for her at home. Plus, the longer she's here the more likely it is that she'll catch something from another patient. And I know that she always heals so much faster and better at home. So, all good reasons to get her outta here!

So, one of Harlie's nurses (Jennifer) is on her way down here with our car to come and get us. Tom had to leave yesterday morning because he had to get back to work.

They are getting all the paperwork ready so that when she gets here we can leave. Harlie is going to be so happy when she realizes were going home! I can't wait to be able to get her dressed. Although I am not looking forward to putting a shirt over her head. I got the stretchiest shirt I could find.

Here's how she looks today.





The incisions under her jaw look horrific. Trach care is going to be painful - for both of us! But, last night I put Bacitracin on her incisions and she let me do that with no argument. So, I'm taking that as a really good sign. It won't take her long to accept our new routines with her care and pretty soon she'll probably want to help.

Well, that's it for now. Thank you for all your support through this. You have no idea how much it helps.

Thanks!
~Christy