Surgeon has just paid Michael a visit. The surgery yesterday was essential - a collection of blood had formed into an abscess and that was what leaking. Everything else looked really good (well as good as internal organs can look). He's now been stitched up rather than stapled as before. This is to ensure that no other leakage can seep through the skin opening. Now the wound is tightly sealed. The drain tube is placed just under the skin in order to stop anything that may leak and cause the wound to redden (this is what happened before - on Saturday his wound started to get quite red from the leakage).
Not sure that all makes sense. Sat there intently, taking all the information in and then the moment he walks out, its a bit of a blur!
The plan of action is now to get down on the opiates; get rid of the catheter (tomorrow) and keep walking (obviously not constantly!!); no more drip fluids. May go back on the tube feed tomorrow, and hopefully if that works better now, increase it and reduce tpn. Nurse has just come in and just told Michael that he's also now to start some of his meds orally. Michael not thrilled at the prospect but realises it's another step forward. The aim is also to get rid of the neck line that's presently used for bloods, etc, by the end of the week, so really important to start doing things orally.
Can u believe that as yuck as Michael feels, he still believes I'm stupid. Obviously when the nurse is in the room, I wouldn't be able to use my initiative and move out of her way. Thankfully Michael is there to constantly remind.
I have to say that it's so refreshing that the Team are so proactive and keep everything moving and progressing. Unfortunately we've had a lot of experience in the past of 'let's just wait and see' and a week goes by with nothing happening. Feel a bit happier than I did this morning.
Justine
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