The twenty-fours hours post-surgery were uneventful. The orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Reeves, did a remarkable job (we did check the x-rays with him). That’s not to say Ryan wasn’t uncomfortable overnight. He was. Even with the pain medications taking the edge off. There was some concern he might be developing pnuemonia, but I no longer am […]
In ICU as Precautionary
Ryan just left recovery and appears to be doing well. He is noticeably more comfortable. We all agreed that he should be monitored in the ICU, as opposed to the surgical floor. The main reason is he had a breathing tube in place during the surgery and this puts him at significant risk for pneumonia.
Surgery Successful. In Recovery.
The surgeon just met with us and the surgery went very well. The bone lined up nicely. He was just moved into recovery.
Ryan in Surgery
Ryan was taken to the operating room around 9:15 am. He seemed to be in good condition going in The surgery is expected to take “a couple hours”. Then another hour in recovery.
Kari, Thank You
Yesterday, in the midst of the crisis, I received a text from my daughter that helped me cope more than Kari will ever know. Like Ryan, I admire her. I keep returning to read this text as i feel the fear or sadness building. She seems to always sense how I am and what I’m […]