Post-op update

We have moved to room 1022. It's a little larger than 913, so we're sprawling out. We asked for and received 7 pillows. Sweeeeet!

Madelyn's vitals are strong. She has no fever, so infection is not a concern at this time. She is receiving IV fluids to maintain her volume. She frequently wakes and grumbles. Her throat is scratchy from being intubated. She was extubated in recovery and breathing fine on her own and her O2 saturation levels are great. She appears to have some discomfort and the staff is controlling her pain with Tylenol. No narcotics, just Tylenol. I flash to how different this would be had they gone through with the thoracotomy.

Around 6PM she took her first fluids by mouth, starting with 3 oz of Pedialyte. She kept that down pretty well. Dr. Reddy came in and wrote orders for us to run a trial feeding. She hasn't consciously smiled yet on the outside, but considering my girl hasn't eaten in almost 24 hours, she is definitely smiling on the inside!!!

IF for the next 24 hours...
1. Madelyn does not develop a fever over the next 24 hours, AND
2. Her pain begins to subside and can be effectively controlled with Tylenol, AND
3. She has nornal I/O (inputs and outputs...you figure it out)
I feel pretty confident she will be coming home with us by Saturday.

We should find out more about the bone marrow biopsy tomorrow. At this point we have stopped hoping it will not show involvement with the bone marrow. We have unwavering FAITH that it will not.

Again, we cannot thank all of YOU enough for your continued prayers for Madelyn's remarkable recovery to continue.

With much love for our friends and glory to God for all His blessings,

The Bell Family