Can you imagine coming out of surgery, lying in the PACU and saying, "I don't want to be a burden to anyone" ??? Well, that's our Kimberly. :)
The surgery went very well yesterday. The surgeon had a very busy morning and he was delayed a bit, but she was off to the OR and into recovery very quickly. Unfortunately she has a little bit of the Wilhelm gene in her -- the one that doesn't do so good with anesthesia and pain meds and antibiotics all mixed together. And, her incision was made through some muscle and well as the surgeon told us, when you cut a hole in the bone there is going to be some pain. So we had a "slumber party" at Inova so we could get everything adjusted and make her comfortable. Let me tell you, the nurses and staff there are amazing. We were so well attended to and she received the best of care. After a number of adjustment throughout the night, Kimberly was finally able to get some relief and rest about 4am this morning. She did so well this morning that we were discharge and home by 5pm! She's resting and recooperating, and trying out those crutches.
The surgery went very well yesterday. The surgeon had a very busy morning and he was delayed a bit, but she was off to the OR and into recovery very quickly. Unfortunately she has a little bit of the Wilhelm gene in her -- the one that doesn't do so good with anesthesia and pain meds and antibiotics all mixed together. And, her incision was made through some muscle and well as the surgeon told us, when you cut a hole in the bone there is going to be some pain. So we had a "slumber party" at Inova so we could get everything adjusted and make her comfortable. Let me tell you, the nurses and staff there are amazing. We were so well attended to and she received the best of care. After a number of adjustment throughout the night, Kimberly was finally able to get some relief and rest about 4am this morning. She did so well this morning that we were discharge and home by 5pm! She's resting and recooperating, and trying out those crutches.
Thank you everyone for your well wishes and especially for your prayers. God was with us every step of the way, directing and leading, preparing and giving her rest.
He is a mighty God ... and we are once again so very grateful!
And ... off to get some sleep ;)
2 comments:
wonderful news. we'll be continuing to pray for her recovery.
so thankful- and yes, that sounds just like kimberly- she is a unique God-given gift... inova is the hospital katie goes to and we just love it there- the staff has always been wonderful
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