Saturday, January 24, 2009

Day after surgery

It has been another busy day in the life of a Vandy hospital patient. Woody has had doctor visits (starting at 6am), physical therapy training, x-rays, meds, vital signs, meals, another doctor visit, etc., etc. And, a good portion of those came all at about the same time. They about ran him ragged this evening starting a little before five till a little after five. You can't imagine what can be packed into just 15-20 short minutes!

Melany came up and spent most of the day with us. She was a very good patient's advocate for her daddy. If he needed something, she made sure that he got it. It seemed that we waited a shorter time to have Woody's needs met when she asked the nursing staff. She and I also snuck off for a little while to get something for us to eat--we even brought a treat back for Woody.

We will be going home in the morning--of course what is deemed "morning" around here will be determined when we actually leave! Melany will be coming to take us home and Woody told her not to get here very early! I don't know what we would do without our kids! Nathan brought us to Vandy early yesterday morning, Melany is taking us home and they have both taken us to doctor appointments. I call it "driving Mr. and Mrs. Daisy."

It has been good for Woody to stay in the hospital today--he just needed this day to get back on his feet.

Dr. Holt brought a very interesting x-ray of her handiwork--I think that Woody may set off the metal detectors at airports--of course that isn't really a problem as he doesn't like to fly! We found out today that the tumor was the size of a small lime or perhaps a golf ball. This afternoon x-rays were ordered of his lower arm near his wrist. I told Dr. Holt that she was just curious to see for herself the damage done to those two bones. She said that she was, but that she also wanted to check and make sure that there wasn't cancer in those bones keeping them from healing.

Hopefully the next blog entry will be from home!

2 comments:

  1. Larry says that everyone needs a little metal! Think what a boring job those guys at the airports would have without people like Woody and Larry!
    You're right. Our children are a special blessing, and you have two very special ones!

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  2. I can't say enough good things about the folks at Vandy. They seem to try to make a trying time easier. I became spoiled by the availability of just hot water and a tea bag at the nurses station. Also a pillow and blanket. I can relate, Lois. We pray for both of you all the time. Hang in there!! ec

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