Faina is still in a low energy state, but she was up for more walking today than she has been since early last week. She also pretty much slept through the night Friday and Saturday.
She also is no longer getting the morphine drip, either the basal dose or the demand dose. This has been replaced by a fentantyl patch. It is still pain medication, but it means being hooked up to one less tube. The tube that went into her pelvis is out, too, and she felt good to be relieved of that. She is also off the antibiotic drip. At this point the IV lines are for administering medications, hydration and nutrition.
The fistula continues to command medical attention. Dr. Schulick said that the output has been decreasing. He is optimistic that it will close up of its own accord.
Once again, today, home healthcare was brought up. We even got a pamphlet. We'll see how serious Dr. Schulick is about this or if it is hospital staff being a little premature in their estimations. It would not be the first time that has happened. They can't even do the GI series they have been at the edge of their seats waiting for since some of the barium from the last effort seems destined to take up permanent residence in Faina's intestines. Lots of experiences to look forward to.
Jamie came by to see Faina today. It has been several days and she clearly misses her mother. We have been lucky to have some great friends helping to keep Jamie occupied. Starting Tuesday, that job goes to her English teacher, her math teacher, her Spanish teacher ...
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