Glen has said that today is a lot more painful day than yesterday. We knew day 3 postop [Day 4 overall] is typically one of the harder days. We were just hoping for an atypical day 3. In addition to the pain, his blood pressure became an area of concern but with additional meds has returned to an acceptable level. Glen got up to walk again this evening but the pain was too much to take any steps. He was helped into the chair next to his bed. And later, he began severely choking after a rough coughing spell which fortunately Peggy was able to immediately get the two nurses who were standing just outside his door discussing his status when the episode occurred. Not long after, Glen was resting in the chair when Peggy noticed his drainage tube in his nose [the one to his stomach which suctions/drains unwanted stomach fluids and keeps an open passage thru his nose thru the esophagus and into the stomach - a very important tube] was no longer in his nose. Instead it was laying in his lap. This tube was not supposed to be removed until at least DAY 5 postop. After a call into the surgeon, they have decided not to put it back tonight. They will re-evaluate the situation in the morning.
On a more positive note: the tube was bothering him immensely and so, at least for the night, he can try to rest without it bothering him. And also another positive note: his eyes are much more alert and able to look directly at you when he talks to you.
Well..it has been an eventful last 3 hours. He is now back in bed resting. We are praying for a very UNeventful night.
Thanks again for all your prayers and support.
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