Lila

Lila

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Going home?

Today they said we might be able to go home tomorrow! In anticipation they stopped her IV fluids to see what she would take on her own. Unfortunately she only had a few sips. She is just not that interested in drinking and eating very much. Maybe because she's constipated? Maybe because of the tumor? This combined with her unwillingness to take oral meds may necessitate a NG tube put in before we go home. Honestly, this makes me sad. I have only recently come to terms with the Foley catheter going home with us and now the idea of another tube stuck in her making her less comfortable is a bummer. But at least we are talking about going home! 
We also met with a physical therapist today. Lila is very resistant to walk right now, probably mostly due to the catheter. We did get her to walk a little, but she wants to walk on her tip toes only. She actually was doing this the day we were admitted to the hospital. Hopefully this is something that will resolve itself when we leave the hospital so that she won't need physical therapy. 
She had an ultrasound today to check her kidney, and they are pretty confident that the kidney is not clogged, just sluggish. We also are still waiting on a bowel movement...

3 comments:

  1. Praying that tomorrow will bring more eating, drinking, walking... and pooping, too!

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  2. Praying that you all will be able to go HOME!! Also asking that the Lord would allow Lila's body to do exactly what it needs to do without any extra tubes! Praying for extra strength for you as well! Lots of love-Mimi Sanders

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  3. Paring that she will be as comfortable as possible when she goes home!

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