Day 11- Hayley Devoe – Building Her Lungs Post TP/IAT
Hayley woke up in pain today today. She had Gravol last night for nausea.
We tried to walk however the pain is pretty intense.
Dr. David (part of Dr. Shapiro’s team) came in and said the pain is still healing pain. They are carefully monitoring all her levels.
Hayley noticed her PICC incision is swollen so Dr’s have been called back. The medication could be leaking out of the vein and into the inside of her arm. They will likely have to do an x-ray to see what is going on.
Her medication was reduced today;
Hayley had her first solid food – Turkey sandwich
Apple juice
Weight coming into hospital May-30-2013 – 79.4
Weight – June-11-2013- 76.3
Weight loss – 79.4 – 76.3 Conversion = 7lbs
(175-168=7lbs)
Hayley had MAJOR gas pains from 6am-7:30am and finally 7:31am she started scampering to the bathroom (in reverse). The time finally came when her bowels gave in! I was not allowed to film that pat…I did ask…L
Hayley is suffering with gas pains. She can’t seem to get off the toilet
In speaking with Dr. Cocay he has said he is very pleased with Hayley’s progress and that my worrying about the pain is not necessary.
Dr. Cocay also mentioned that he may let Hayley level off for a few days on the meds and see if her mobility picks up.
Hayley went for an ultrasound today on her PICC line. She has a blood clot in the PICC but they are saying not to worry too much the line and meds still seemingly make it to the main artery.
WELL ..the nurse just came in and Hayley has to get another PICC line inserted tomorrow. She has had more crap dealt her way I feel so badly. I will be speaking to the pain team and I will ask for them NOT to reduce her pain meds tomorrow.
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