Well, Mom seemed stronger today, and her vital signs looked better..But she was a little paranoid and hallucinating...Hmmm. I remember going through this with Dad, and I know it will pass, but it is still pretty exhausting trying to convince her that the ICU staff is not out to get her...Ah well...
The results of the MRI came back inconclusive for the tear in her lymph duct. The doctor said it is very small and very hard to see on any kind of test. However, they have put her on TPN or Total Parenteral Nutrition, which translates to feeding her intravenously. This ensures her body gets the proper amount of nutrition, and will hopefully give this tear (wherever it is) a chance to heal on it's own. She is allowed ice chips and sips of water now...I guess her swallowing is ok enough to handle it in small doses, but she has been begging for water and ice, and now that she has it, she can't get enough. She demands more ice even though she already has a piece in her mouth. The doctor said that because they have her so hydrated with saline, the salt ratio may be a little elevated in her body, making her think she is thirsty.
All in all, despite her agitation and confusion today, and a little bit of negative talk, she really did seem to me to be a little bit better.
I did see Dad for a little while. He was kind of talkative today, and in quite a good mood. He did bring Mom up once, but I sort of steered him away from the subject, and told him that she was resting...Not really a lie...It is so funny that with all that has happened, and after being an adult for all these years, I still have a hard time lying to my Dad.
Well, hoping tomorrow continues to show improvement.
Much love.
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