Day 11. Bob says: The surgery yesterday went well. It lasted about 2 hours. The oral surgeon says she lost very little blood. The respirator came right out, but she still has a feeding tube in her nose. Last night, she tried to pull it out twice. I stayed with her Sunday night, because she was a little freaked out by having her mouth wired shut. At one point she looked at me with a panicked look and pointed to her teeth. It broke my heart. When I went to leave last night, I said “good-night,” and with her eyes open wide, she shook her head "NO!" When I asked if she wanted me to stay, she nodded her head, “YES!” So I did. Her pulse is up high again, around 120 beats per minute. Her normal heart beat before the accident was around 70. She is doing a triathlon in healing, and her heart is showing it. Even when she sleeps, her little heart is going at 100-110. Last night she had trouble sleeping, and laid there in bed for a long time with her eyes open. The nurse came in and gave her a back rub, and she finally fell asleep. Thank you nurse Sarah.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Monday Noon
Day 11. Bob says: The surgery yesterday went well. It lasted about 2 hours. The oral surgeon says she lost very little blood. The respirator came right out, but she still has a feeding tube in her nose. Last night, she tried to pull it out twice. I stayed with her Sunday night, because she was a little freaked out by having her mouth wired shut. At one point she looked at me with a panicked look and pointed to her teeth. It broke my heart. When I went to leave last night, I said “good-night,” and with her eyes open wide, she shook her head "NO!" When I asked if she wanted me to stay, she nodded her head, “YES!” So I did. Her pulse is up high again, around 120 beats per minute. Her normal heart beat before the accident was around 70. She is doing a triathlon in healing, and her heart is showing it. Even when she sleeps, her little heart is going at 100-110. Last night she had trouble sleeping, and laid there in bed for a long time with her eyes open. The nurse came in and gave her a back rub, and she finally fell asleep. Thank you nurse Sarah.
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*hugs*
i am sending prayers and my love to you dorot!
alanna
Hang in there Dorothy! We're all pulling for you. I'm sure this is all pretty scary, but you'll be so much better soon.
I just keep waiting for a post saying that you're tired of the "hold up two fingers" routine and you decide to just hold up ONE!
Love to you and your family,
Carolyn Mason
Prayers, sister.
Keep on keeping on! You seem to be making good progress, which is excellent-no, it's uber fantastic! I hope to visit you soon.
Lots of love and hugs,
Amadeia
Dorothy and Family,
We pray for you often and are SO amazed at your speedy progress.
I think the whole town is praying for you.
With love, Jean (and Steve) Collins
Hang in there Dorothy! You have done so well this far and this is just another hurdle you need to go through. I am sure it is very scary for you but before you know it, you'll be better soon! Keep your head up and be strong!!! Thoses prayers will continue. Take Care!
Jamie
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