Yesterday's transplant went very well. There is much preparation that goes into safe guarding against reactions, but we had no reactions with which to deal. Before the transplant they pre-medicated Nick with several anti-nausea drugs, Tylenol, & Benadryl, which all worked together to make him very sleepy. So, the only small difficulty that we had was to watch his oxygen saturation. Whenever it would drop, Amanda or I would poke him or stroke his hand and remind him to breathe. It was like poking an angry bear with a stick. He was so sleepy, and was not happy at all that we repeatedly had to awaken him. That wore off in a couple of hours, and he really felt great.
The doctor and attending nurse were amazed at how easy it went...absolutely no complications. You prayer warriors out there are making a tangible impact on our lives!
Today Nick has been very tired. He has slept most of the day, but the amazing thing is that we both slept last night. What a difference it makes to sleep more than an hour or so in a row. We were still sacked out when the docs came in at 0900. On a useful side note: If you ever have to stay all night in a pull out chair, especially several nights in a row, a trip to Walmart can make all the difference in the world. I got a twin sized camping mattress and a plug-in blower-upper for less than $20. Talk about a great investment! When we are finished with this adventure I plan to make sure that every room on Vanderbilt's oncology floor is equipped with these life-changing camping mattresses. There are caregivers sleeping in pull-out chairs in nearly every room.
This is day +1...just 99 more, and home we go.
It is well.
Glad to hear that he's doing well. How's Amanda doing????
ReplyDeleteCount me in on purchasing one of the mattress & blow up thingy. I'll be glad to make a donation. I had to spend ONE night in one of those awful pull out things when Joe had his heart cath. I can't imagine doing it on a regular basis.
Praying continued miracles for y'all. HUGS!!!
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ReplyDeleteYes, I would love to be part of purchasing one of the mattresses and blow up thing as I too had to spend the night in a chair and I though my back would break the next day. Also my disposition was horrible (talk about being a bear).
ReplyDeleteIt sooooo good to hear that Nathan is doing well and Yes, God is good. Will keep praying.
God Bless, Pam forsythe