Saturday night and Sunday morning were very difficult and a step backwards Karen had a very hard time breathing and was also in a lot of pain. Her numbers fell throughout the night causing them to raise her oxygen intake. She didn't sleep causing her to be exhausted this morning. She became very anxious which in turn made it difficult for her to relax and take deep breaths. The doctors wanted her epidural taken out so Karen would have less chance of infection. With the epidural out, Karen really became uncomfortable so they had to raise the level of the pain meds they were giving her.
Later in the day it was time for some physical therapy, but she was having none of it. She was hurting so bad and she was also extremely exhausted. I know you might find it hard to believe, but Karen became very stubborn. Karen stubborn? I know right!
Well I had a talk with her and she reluctantly gave in and slowly with the help of the PT and some nurses, got out of bed.
Well I had a talk with her and she reluctantly gave in and slowly with the help of the PT and some nurses, got out of bed.
I wish you could have seen our girl. She made a full lap around the entire ICU. Feeling very embarrassed, I had to plead with Karen to slow down because she was going too fast causing my pulse to skyrocket, in trying to keep up with her. The Roadrunner would have been jealous.
Our tough tough girl made the lap without having to stop and sit. It brought tears to my eyes. I am so so proud of you Karen!
Our tough tough girl made the lap without having to stop and sit. It brought tears to my eyes. I am so so proud of you Karen!
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