One more ostomy lesson and we're outta here!
The surgeon removed Steve's staples this morning and pronounced that he was ready to go home. We are, in fact, more than ready. So now we begin the long wait between the thought and the action. At the rate things move, we think we'll be out of here around 4-ish.
We also learned that when they took the epidural out, they were supposed to continue giving him a shot in his abdomen to prevent blood clots. But they didn't, so they are sending us home with the medication and needles. I guess this will be a new skill I'll learn.
Right now, it's lunch time and then hopefully the ostomy nurse will be back for our "to the skin" practice session with the bag.
Steve just asked for a pain shot to help him prepare for the ride home -- do you think that's a comment on my driving??
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Fantastic news! Sorry we haven't been able to call. We'll try tomorrow, Steve's first full day home!
It's good to see you both still have your sense of humor...that is the saving grace of all adversity! I guess in addition to your driving, Laura, Steve will also have to adjust to your cooking, at least for awhile! ;) (just kidding, sis...)
Love you both, still thinking and feeling all the best for you both!
Love,
Michele & Lee
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