Looks like a long night

We're home.  My husband had his Thumb, wrist and arm surgery today. They did 3 separate procedures on his right hand.  Removed the thumb joint and replaced it with part of a tendon from his forearm.  Revised his old carpal tunnel surgery, cleaned out the scar tissue, removed the lining around the nerve and covered the nerve with a synthetic material so new scar tissue doesn't form.  There were some complications with his blood pressure, it was very high and still isn't coming down very well even with additional  medication.  I have to keep checking his blood pressure through the night and call his regular doc in the am to let him know how it is.  He has 4 separate incisions.. They had to use general anesthesia but after the surgery they gave him a block under the arm to deaden the arm to control the pain and hopefully help in getting his bp down.

His bp is still 195/96 even after they gave him a medicine through the IV to lower his BP.  I have to keep checking it through the night to make sure it doesn' t start going up again.  Now he is running a temp. Have to watch that it's 100 right now. 

Good news for me I'm on the Z-pack Antibiotic and the prednisone seems to be starting to help with this cough.

Hugs, Paulette

All that work and home the same day?? Oh my. Yes I'm thinking it may be a hard few day, hope he sees vast improvement soon, and don't let your self get run down taking care of him,, Blessings

OUCH!  Sorry you're both going through this.  Paulette, take care of your hubby and yourself.  I had surgery on my right thumb last April to remove a bone spur and a cyst.  WLS was much easier.  At least I could dress myself after wls!  I must say I was not a pleasant patient.  Thank goodness I have a very caring husband.
Debbie

 I'm sure he will do well with his surgery.  He has  you for his nurse.  

It is amazing what can be done with surgery now.  To actually wrap a nerve so there is no scar tissue.  

Good luck with your nurse duties....  

Millie

Paulette,

That was an intricate surgery. I wish you both well. Him as the patient, you as his care giver.

I didn't mean to alarm you about the prednisone. I just didn't want you to have a shock when or if the hungries attacked. The Z-pack always works for me. Hope it cures you too.

Kisses
Annette

I'm reading this in the morning hours so hope your night wasn't as bad as you expected.

Thoughts for a better day today and pain free.

Janet

Paulette, since it is now just after 6 in the morning I hope your night went alright. I am keeping Earl in my prayers right along side of you too.

That was really an extensive procedure that they did yesterday. I am really surprised that they didn't keep Earl overnight with his bp as high as it was.

Remember to take care of you too. If you don't take care of you it isn't going to be of any help to Earl. Give him a big hug from me and tell him that I hope he feels better really soon. I am sending love and hugs to you too.

wow!!! i am shocked they didn't keep him overnight with his BP so high!!! hope its down this morning!!! glad to hear you are finally starting to feel better too!!!

hugs

Take good care of each other!!!

Hugs....connie d