January 28, 2020 – Hope had a rough night. I think the rush of surgery (and pain meds) has slowed down. She was having some tummy troubles & in a lot of pain. She was up all night (and so was I because I help her get on the potty & hold the IV lines in her neck.) She was crying & saying that she’s tired & wants to go home??. ???? She doesn’t have an appetite & is nauseous. She’s resting now. We’re going to have a busy afternoon because she still has to do her walks & they’re taking out one or maybe both chest tubes? I’d give absolutely anything to take her place & endure all this pain?! They have increased her anti-rejection medications. Each one has a long nasty list of side effects & there are some medications that are given just to handle them. On the upside, this new heart is beating strong! Her numbers all look great & the collapse in her lung appears to be shrinking. We will see what the evening brings but if you have a quick second, please send up a little prayer or some good vibes our way?
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