6/13/2008

12:20 PM

Hey everyone. Holly has been up on her own three times this morning. PT came by and helped her walk to the end of the hall and back. She was tired after that and is now sleeping. She has extreme nausea, her food intake today has been two saltine crackers and a ginger ale. She has to poop before she can leave and obviously a cracker will not be enough. So they increased her anti-nausea meds and are changing her percocet to toradol to see if that helps and will still take care of the pain.

Pray for: nausea to get better, for her to be able to eat, and for that hospital discharging poop to occur. I know that seems like a strange thing to pray for, however, everything I put on the blog and you all pray for has happened, God is listening to your prayers!
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4 comments:

Kathleen said...

Holly and Cortney,
I remember when my 73 year old Aunt Fely came to visit us - and one morning I met her in the kitchen - she had a big smile on her face and said - "Praise God, I pooped today!" - So - it's not a silly request - it's all a part of Holly's recovery, and that's what we're praying for. Glad you are both feeling better. Keeping you both in our prayers. I'm sure you can't wait to have your kids in your arms again.
Love and Light,
The McElroy's

June 13, 2008 at 1:11 PM
sherylduane said...

You are too funny Cortney, but ah yes I remember waiting for the post surgery you can't go home till you poop to happen !
Of course she has to get some solid food in her first when she can and you just can't rush that with the nausea.....but then after you get solids in you can always try sipping on really hot water....that used to work in the old days! hahahaha
You guus just keep your sense of
humor and we will continue to pray for everything you request us to pray for! : -)
Sheryl

June 13, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Unknown said...

If I may, when I was there, the percocet made me nauseas as well. In fact, all the "cet" types of pain meds did. Try and see if you can switch to hydrocodone or something similar. It worked for me. They may not be able to, but I do remember them switching my pain meds and the nausea went away.

Still praying

June 13, 2008 at 3:37 PM
KMuller said...

Dear Cortney, Holly and family,

I am so happy to hear that the procedure went well and that Holly is rapidly improving. You are all so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to catch this and correct it in time. It is better to be proactive than to wait for the uncertain. I wish your entire family long, happy and HEALTHY lives.

Cortney, good for you for being there every step of the way and making sure Holly gets the proper care she requires. Too often they are seen as mere "patients" and not the precious loved ones that they are. Keep up the good work!!

To Holly, I would like to say that I think it is wonderful that you were able to see the signs and listen to them. You have a beautiful family and you MUST be there with them every step of the way. Your story of strength, love, and confidence is truly inspiring. Normally, I would close in saying "get well soon," but after reading this blog I have no doubt in my mind that is exactly what you will do (and quickly!). So, I will say this....Here's to the future!

Take care,
Keona

June 13, 2008 at 5:09 PM

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