A tough day for Tim
Direct from your reporter on site....
Today was a pretty rough day for Tim due to the nausea that plagued him throughout the day. It began very early -- around 4:00am -- and persisted through the day. When he managed to take in a little broth or jello, it just wouldn't stay with him. He was given some medication to ease the nausea, and the first dose worked for a little while and made him tired enough to nap. But it didn't last nearly until his second dose, and that dose didn't seem to have any effect at all. He had a couple of good hours in the evening but, alas, the nausea returned. When I left at 10pm, things were still "iffy." Overall, and in Tim's own words, he "lacked the effervescence of yesterday."
There is good news to report, however. The new kidney is functioning very well, and Tim's pain remained at a very manageable level all day. Once Tim's nausea is brought under control, he will be up and walking, and I have no doubt he'll recover as rapidly this time as he did from Surgery #1. If all goes as expected, we anticipate he'll be released on Friday.
The surprise of the day came when I learned upon my arrival this morning that donor Ann had been released already!! Even the transplant coordinator was shocked at hearing that, so Ann must be made of the same stern stuff that Tim is!
That's it for today from the roving reporter. Either Brian or I (or maybe even Tim himself!) will give you more news tomorrow. Your thoughts and prayers make all the difference, so please keep them going.
Jeanne
Today was a pretty rough day for Tim due to the nausea that plagued him throughout the day. It began very early -- around 4:00am -- and persisted through the day. When he managed to take in a little broth or jello, it just wouldn't stay with him. He was given some medication to ease the nausea, and the first dose worked for a little while and made him tired enough to nap. But it didn't last nearly until his second dose, and that dose didn't seem to have any effect at all. He had a couple of good hours in the evening but, alas, the nausea returned. When I left at 10pm, things were still "iffy." Overall, and in Tim's own words, he "lacked the effervescence of yesterday."
There is good news to report, however. The new kidney is functioning very well, and Tim's pain remained at a very manageable level all day. Once Tim's nausea is brought under control, he will be up and walking, and I have no doubt he'll recover as rapidly this time as he did from Surgery #1. If all goes as expected, we anticipate he'll be released on Friday.
The surprise of the day came when I learned upon my arrival this morning that donor Ann had been released already!! Even the transplant coordinator was shocked at hearing that, so Ann must be made of the same stern stuff that Tim is!
That's it for today from the roving reporter. Either Brian or I (or maybe even Tim himself!) will give you more news tomorrow. Your thoughts and prayers make all the difference, so please keep them going.
Jeanne
posted by Tim -n- twins at 12:50 AM
4 Comments:
Sorry to hear that yesterday was rough - here's hoping that today will make up for it! We so enjoyed spendng time with you last weekend. Thoughts and prayers are in high gear in Roanoke.....
Mike
We're keeping up with you every day, praying for your very rapid recovery, and that the nausea is gone today! Can hardly wait to see you slim and trim again! Gentle hugs, Joan and Everett
Hope you are feeling better today, Tim. Do they know what caused the nausea? I'll be checking in daily!
LadyBug
Tim, you don't know me, but from 20+ years of Area V festivals, I feel like you are a close friend. You are in the thoughts and prayers of all whose lives you have touched. Wishing you all the best.
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