It's friday and Garrett is on his second full day of recovery. Yesterday was a relaxing day full of trying to keep the pain under control. He was pretty sleepy all day and all he wanted to do was rest (which is defiantly appropriate). This morning Garrett and Mom were awoken at 6 AM by doctors to remove the gauze from around the leg (doctors called it his "leg cocoon"). The incision is very large and they took pictures of it. Now he has a thin wrap on because today is the day he started doing passive range of motion.
Garrett still has his epideral in for pain and has had more pain today than yesterday. As a result they have started him on oral pain medications. It has been a very uncomfortable day for Garrett because every two hours he now gets to use this pretty cool machine (a CPM) that bends his leg for him (little bits at a time). Also as a result of being in bed and not able to move these last few days he has developed some sores. Nurses are in the process of getting him moved to a better bed with a trapeze that he can use to take pressure off his back when laying down.
Garrett is a trooper... we all know that. It's hard watching him be uncomfortable but he's dealing with it the best he can. Thankfully we have a great mom that make sure things get done so he is in the best care possible : ).
Take care,
Lindsy (Garrett's sister)
This must be really hard for all of you to have to watch him suffer. Sorry to hear he's in any pain at all. Continuing to pray for him.
ReplyDeleteSo sad to hear he is suffering...we will keep you in our prayers Garrett! Do you need Kylee to make you another Special Ball to cheer you up? Hopefully that gave you a laugh...keep up the positive thoughts...you are on the down hill slope now!!!!!
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