Home at last. Bubba was discharged from the hospital about 4pm yesterday. He came home with his chest tube and a PICC line for IV feeding. By the time the equipment arrived and the home health nurse helped us get everything set up we were both exhausted.
He is comfortable in his recliner for now because he can't lie flat. If we need to, we'll get a hospital bed. His IV feedings run for 18 hours, so he gets a 6 hour break carrying only one "purse" (for the chest tube drainage). He is up and about but not quite ready for a marathon. That's not unusual, he wasn't ready for a marathon before surgery!
Until the next time,
Jan
We are so happy to hear Tom is finally home. This has been a real ordeal for the two of you. Jan, I hope you are getting your rest as well as Tom. I hope the recliner is working out well. Rest up and recooperate in the comfort of your home, Tom. Doesn't that TPN taste great!! Continued prayers for you.
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