Yesterday we learned that Gray is highly sensitive to narcotics so he is now only on Motrin with a mild medication as back up on an as need basis. It was a rough day, but things are much better once again. He is able to use the incentive spirometer and take the walks he needs to so he is back on track again. He is stronger today, not wobbly and is able to sit in a chair comfortably, phew! Our goal today is to manage his pain with the Motrin, but figure out how and when to use the supplemental medication and monitor its affect on him.
He has been saying for days that the medicine took the pain away, but made him feel weird and was causing his GI jam. Yesterday he said he'd rather feel the chest pain than feel as badly as the meds made him feel. When the doctor came in Gray asked to be taken off of everything but 2 advil. After chuckling and explaining that the surgery Gray had is one of the more painful pediatric surgeries they do; the doctor agreed to try our new regiment. That began last night around 6pm and once the percaset was out of his system he began to feel better.
Thanks to all the texts, calls and emails of help and dietary suggestions. It was tremendous help. Did you know most "p" fruits, not just prunes aid in digestive issues?
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel....home soon!
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