Yesterday, around 4 pm, Rob had his chest tubes removed. It was pretty cool to watch. He wasn't very interested in watching or even hearing his nurse's running commentary. I took some pictures, but decided not to post them. I KNOW that Rob wouldn't appreciate me posting him looking like he was in pain.
The plan was to start with oral meds at 6 am (today) and put a cap on his epidural (not remove it until the pain was under control). After that, he would go home after several hours of being on oral medicine to control his pain.
His pain scale today started out at a three (with epidural) and is currently at a 6.5. Dr. Collins came in earlier and said that since his pain is not being controlled, he would see him tomorrow. So much for going home today. He is disgustingly cheerful, for someone in that much pain. Seriously.
They have just increased his meds again - he has been in pain for the majority of the day. Apparently, Percocet just isn't a good enough drug for Rob.
The chest tube site seems to be healing nicely. Glad to see that his body is cooperating.
Thank you Steven for sitting with Rob all day (I had Arbonne business to attend to - I needed a little bit of normalcy for the day). I am sure that it was exhausting watching your son writhe in pain.
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2 comments:
hang in there big brother - how does it feel to be disconnected from the BORG?
Thanks for the updates, Jessica. We read them daily. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers and we hope that you will all be together at home soon. Love, The Pratts
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