Friday, March 7, 2014

Day 3 after first surgery

10:40 am

We got the word today that Kenz will be going home this afternoon! She has an appointment with Marybeth the ileostomy nurse here at the hospital at 11:30 this morning. This will be the first time she actually takes off the bag and meets Colleen uncovered face to face. They will find what style fits her tummy best, this could take a few tries over the next few weeks.

Mason found a site that shows the da Vinci surgery robot. This is how Dr. Claudia Hriesik did Mackenzie's surgery. What amazing technology. Here is a link for anyone who is interested.


2:26 pm

We met Colleen. Nurse Marybeth came in and showed us how to care for her. She said Kenz has a beautiful stoma. I don't know what to think about that, kinda weird to hear. Anyway, we learned a lot and feel comfortable with everything. The visiting nurse will come to the house tomorrow. We are sitting in the room waiting for the discharge nurse.

7:11pm

Home at 4:30 and so excited. Mackenzie's dog Gala was so wonderful and gentle welcoming her home. Hopefully she can get a full nights sleep. Last night she slept from 9:30 - 3:00am and that was with a sleep medication. 

Mackenzie is so fortunate to have such a wonderful fiancĂ©.  Mason has been by her side and so incredibly supportive. I have to say, after watching these two together, they truly are an amazing couple. I have watched them support each other through many obstacles but this one takes the cake!

So happy to be home. We are blessed


1 comment:

  1. Wow!! So many are truly blessed. Extremely overjoyed that you are home!!! I know I've said it before, but, Rhonda - thank you so much for doing this blog. I really appreciate it! LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!

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