She was having trouble speaking, and Nurse Cratchett was getting a little frustrated understanding her requests; so I was glad I could be there to interpret. It was obvious Julie was thinking clearly enough to understand us, though. Her face was very numb, yet she was able to muster a classic "Thanks-a-lot-dumb-ass" look every time she got a rude or patronizing answer from the nurse to one of her questions.
We talked about the surgery, and I filled her in on what the doctors had told me.
She was nauseous and having heavy orientation issues. The room was 90 degrees off for her, and she kept feeling like she was falling out off bed. She understood why it was happening, but it still freaked her out a bit.
By the time I left at 10:00, they had started giving her morphine, and she was getting her sense of humor back.
Nurse: "What's your last name?"
Julie: "Erlon"
N: "Where are you?"
J: "Seton Hospital"
N: "What month is it?"
J: "March"
N: "Who's the President?"
J: "Bu-....OBAMA!"
Even under sedation, she cracks herself up.
I got to see her for about a half hour this morning. She's doing better, although she didn't get to sleep much last night for all the checkups . They'd already done a CT scan, so maybe she'll get to go to a regular room soon. Next visitation is at 10am, so I'll post an update afterward. As soon as she gets into a room where I'm allowed to have my computer running, I'll read her your comments.
Thanks to all...
8 comments:
Yep, that's our Julie!!! Give her my love & tell her that my Mom's doing well & probably heading back to San Antonio today & that I'll probably go stay with her Saturday or Sunday. I'll let ya'll know & come visit Julie when I can & when she's up to it...
I'm scheduled to go into town today to work @ the vet clinic & would love to come by when/if she's up to it.
Hugs & Love to All of ya'll,
Shelle
God is so good! SO glad to hear that Julie made it through without any difficulties. Thanks for all the updates Chris. Let me know if you need anything.
I can't imagine there is any surgery that would effect her sense of humor (Thank God!).
Julie, you are loved.
The Cannings
I am so glad that she is doing well. Give her our love from the Kittrell Riffkind gang. Good luck with the day.
love, Adelle
If she's still having vertigo, you may suggest that I suggested trying to "imagine that part of your body that is touching the bed is "super glued" and growing roots, all the way from your hospital floor to the earth underneath the hospital, pushing through the Balcones Escarpment,edging their way East, to the piney woods, and connecting with the loblolly pines' roots-- at High Rock.
Affirmation: "I am grounded and stable" and riding the wave of my breath....breathing in and staying with my inhale all the way to the top....staying at the top for a moment and then focusing on my exhale....all the way out...." Breathing smoothly....staying grounded and connected.
*And then giving her my virtual yoga teacher "disclamier" if this is not helpful! (she can have permission to bop me on the head at a later date!) Hah!
Glad to see Jules is talking and giving those looks that we love!
We have been thinking of you and know that you will be up and outta there soon!
Chris, thanks for keeping us posted.
We love you Jules!
Penny and gang
Change of plans - looks like I'll be staying around home-base today.
Let me know if ya'll need anything out in this neck 'o the woods!
Shelle
When Julie gets to an improved level of stabalization,(and with her Doc's OK) , you may suggest to her that she could try GENTLE SLOW, alternate nostril breathing...
:>)
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