Dr Reaser just came in and discussed a plan of care for Becky. He sat down and asked about Becky’s pain, which is still very high. She has completely baffled these doctors – they don’t know what to do. My dad made a great point that it shows that even the highest educated can’t compare to the vast creation of God.
Dr Reaser said the ultimate goal right now is to send her home and make her more comfortable.
Here is the plan of care he discussed:
- PCA pump will be decreased to 1mg every 20 minutes (half of what it is currently). Tomorrow night her PCA pump goes off. She gets switched to oral pain medicine now and will be sent home on oral Diladid.
- When her TPN (nutrition through her IV) is finished in at midnight then it is finished for good. She now needs to eat enough on her own for her to get adequate nutrition.
- She has been given “pain pops” – Fentanyl tips to stick in her mouth to help with breakthrough pain. She’s not convinced they work yet.
- She needs to get up and walking otherwise her muscles are going to atrophy and become disabling. (Yeah, easier said than done. The poor thing can’t even move from the chair to the bed.)
- Going home on Saturday is going to happen – seemingly no matter what. Insurance is barking down the doctors throat (unfortunate realities of American insurance – they run the show), and he thinks she will get better at home.
Things to be praying for:
- Strength, patience, endurance and love for each other during this time.
- The last time we stopped the PCA pump she went through withdrawals. It was not a fun time at all, she was shaking like a leaf, her legs kept moving over & over again, and she couldn’t sleep or stop moving.
- Her pain, heart (spiritually)
My dad just came in, and he encouraged Becky & I so much. I am reminded of Scripture that says when you goes through trials you are able to comfort others who go through trials. Dad can comfort Becky more than mom or I can because he’s been through this. (For those of you who don’t know, my dad was hospitalized in June of 06 for 7 weeks in Scottsdale, AZ. 4 surgeries, lots of pain during that time – he totally understands in ways my mom & I can’t). My mom & I are the ones that push her to take a walk in hall (its the nursing in us). He lead us in a tearful prayer – what could be more important than approaching our Creator in prayer & encouragement.
The nurses are in now, they are so great (busy & overworked). I hope she is a believer, she seems to be as she keeps talking about prayer, she loves the Scripture faithful friends (Sarah & Chris) have put up in the room.
Becky wants me to add that she is currently in more pain now than she has been this entire time. Pray for strength, it seems there is no option at this point. Well let me rephrase – there is no option apart from continually trusting and faithfully serving our loving & good God.
For the family -
Mary
Dr Reaser said the ultimate goal right now is to send her home and make her more comfortable.
Here is the plan of care he discussed:
- PCA pump will be decreased to 1mg every 20 minutes (half of what it is currently). Tomorrow night her PCA pump goes off. She gets switched to oral pain medicine now and will be sent home on oral Diladid.
- When her TPN (nutrition through her IV) is finished in at midnight then it is finished for good. She now needs to eat enough on her own for her to get adequate nutrition.
- She has been given “pain pops” – Fentanyl tips to stick in her mouth to help with breakthrough pain. She’s not convinced they work yet.
- She needs to get up and walking otherwise her muscles are going to atrophy and become disabling. (Yeah, easier said than done. The poor thing can’t even move from the chair to the bed.)
- Going home on Saturday is going to happen – seemingly no matter what. Insurance is barking down the doctors throat (unfortunate realities of American insurance – they run the show), and he thinks she will get better at home.
Things to be praying for:
- Strength, patience, endurance and love for each other during this time.
- The last time we stopped the PCA pump she went through withdrawals. It was not a fun time at all, she was shaking like a leaf, her legs kept moving over & over again, and she couldn’t sleep or stop moving.
- Her pain, heart (spiritually)
My dad just came in, and he encouraged Becky & I so much. I am reminded of Scripture that says when you goes through trials you are able to comfort others who go through trials. Dad can comfort Becky more than mom or I can because he’s been through this. (For those of you who don’t know, my dad was hospitalized in June of 06 for 7 weeks in Scottsdale, AZ. 4 surgeries, lots of pain during that time – he totally understands in ways my mom & I can’t). My mom & I are the ones that push her to take a walk in hall (its the nursing in us). He lead us in a tearful prayer – what could be more important than approaching our Creator in prayer & encouragement.
The nurses are in now, they are so great (busy & overworked). I hope she is a believer, she seems to be as she keeps talking about prayer, she loves the Scripture faithful friends (Sarah & Chris) have put up in the room.
Becky wants me to add that she is currently in more pain now than she has been this entire time. Pray for strength, it seems there is no option at this point. Well let me rephrase – there is no option apart from continually trusting and faithfully serving our loving & good God.
For the family -
Mary
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