Feisty as ever
It’s been two days since Fred’s Rotator Cuff surgery. So far, everything is going swimmingly.
We took the bandages off today. He’s got three small incisions, with a total of eight stitches all round. So the external healing is minimal, and frankly is nearly done. It’s the innards that will take time.
I also pulled his IV. He had an anesthetic pump pushing drugs directly into the surgery site. It was pretty weepy/dribbly, with lots of plasma and blood oozing out. (The doctor said this was normal.) The pump was completely deflated, so it had done its work. So I pulled a good eight to ten inches of plastic tubing out of his shoulder. Gross.
So all of the surgery bandages and tubes have been replaced with four bandaids. He had his first careful shower this morning, followed by bacon and eggs. We also got his arm immobilizer put on over a shirt, which has made him far more comfortable. The past two days he’s been wearing my t-shirts like a muu-muu. Not the most comfortable way to dress.
Also, we got a recliner yesterday. The sleeping is a lot easier in that. So the bed is pushed over, and the recliner is in our bedroom. (We sleep better together than apart.)
We’re both exhausted. Fred from heavy meds and healing, and me from moving furniture and taking over all his chores and worrying over him. But everything is going good.
Thank you for the update on Fred’s health and yours. Sounded gross as I read it as well, pulling out them there tubes. Ish. Happy to hear the recliner is purchased and in use already right where it currently belongs. You’ll both sleep better for it, I’m sure. Hugs-Michele
Glad to hear all is going smoothly and the sleeping arrangements worked out. The image of Fred in a muu-muu cracks me up. Good thoughts your alls way.
Sounds like the worst is past for Fred.
Nurses of MN – watch out! Looks like you have competition.
I’d like to see my brother in a little nurses outfit. Wait. Check that. No I wouldn’t…
Glad things are progressing normally. Keep us posted. Been meaning to call but haven’t had time when you’d be awake. Or not at work.
Prayers for Fred’s continued recovery, and for your strength to fulfill your nursing chores!
Good to hear that Fred is on the mend , hope it continues at a good
pace and that he will soon be doing the dish’s.
All the best to both of you .
My empathies to you both and hope healing is proceeding. The tube thing-glehhrrbbb. Jeez. Both hub and I have had tubes for assorted things. They are just putrid and creepy.
Move slowly and take it easy.