OT ... Sarah's Surgery went well

Pam,

Thanks for the good wishes and prayers. Some have been answered already and I hope that more will as we continue this road. She's using an epidural with quite a bit of meds right now to try to manage the pain and finally is resting. The pain got on top of her this morning and it's like beating back an angry bear ... It's back down to a 4 to 5 on her pain scale and while she isn't really sleeping, she is resting. If there was anyway I could relieve her pain, I would. In the meantime, I'm just trying to keep her as relaxed and calm as possible and to advocate for her so that she doesn't have to 'take a bath' while hurting and other things that can cause the pain scale to escalate unnecessarily.

I just got back from a nice walk on a beautiful, cool, sunny morning in NYC. I got a breakfast sandwich and my favorite skinny latte.

Thanks again for your support and friendship.

I look forward to meeting you this summer.

Warmly,

Barb

Big prayers for calm, peace of mind, joy and laughter (all of which can help with the pain).  Don't forget to drink water (when I concentrate on others I tend to forget the drinking!)  So excited for this big step forward for Sarah. 

Thanks Robin...

Keeping a water bottle by my side.

Barb

That's great news Barb!  So happy the surgery went well and that Sarah is recovering.  Will continue to pray for a rapid recovery for her.  Take care you YOU too.  Alice

Thanks Alice ... we are on a pain management roller coaster right now, but they are working with us. I'll be glad when this part is over.

Barb

Hey Barb.. I am glad to hear that things went smoothly.. but I know that you are dealing with managing her pain after surgery now.  Big prayers and love are being sent your way.  :)

Jen,

Thanks for the note. I hope that you are recovering gently and well from your own surgery.

Barb

Wonderful news Barb. You must be so relieved. Glad Sarah was spared the "leg-breaking" part. I've had my left one broken and reset more times than I recall, but I'm sure my parents can! Will keep your sweet girl in my thoughts and prayers and look forward to her being home and on the mend. xoxo Mare

Mare,

Thanks for the well-wishes and commiseration.

Barb

Thanks for the update... green is for healing... prayers for Sarah everyday dear Barb.  I pray she is well, healed and without pain.  May her therapy go well without complications. Love, Diane