Post Op Day 1- After Dr rounds

PICU and Neuro Team came in and were very happy with his night. They said that fevers and vomiting are to be expected so that's all par for the course. They have increased his zofran which is the nausea med to help with the vomiting. They are also keeping his pain meds on a schedule because by the time he says he has pain it's too late and his pain level is already to high.

He lost his art line, foley and 1 IV today. He is so happy to be able to scratch his own nose and ears. It's so hard to see our little guy in so much pain. Every time we have to change his sheets or pillow case he cries out in pain. He is sleeping a lot and that is great cause thats the best way for him to heal. Both teams are very happy with his incision. His incision is about 4" long and still covered with a dressing.

He will go for an ultra sound this afternoon to check for any blood clots in his legs. Not really sure how he will travel in a wheel chair down there but the nurse reckons he will be sitting up by this afternoon. He cries out in pain when we just move him so not sure how this will happen.

Today is a day of rest for both of us. I'm just hanging out and jumping up whenever he needs me and Broc is resting with lots of pain meds.

If he sits today I will post a pic of him.
Thank you for all your support and love.