(Wednesday, 2/13, 1pm) We were allowed to take our time getting to Seattle this time. This allowed us to stop in Kelso and have lunch with Shirley's dad. This is her self portrait at the restaurant.
(Thursday, 2/14, 2:45 am) Pre-surgery, the anesthesiologists insert an arterial line. Unlike veins that run near the surface, arteries are deeper, so an ultrasound is used to help locate them. Shirley was very intent on watching the procedure.
(Thursday, 2/14, 11 am) Immediately after being moved to ICU.
(Thursday, 2/14, 11 am) Tubes and wires everywhere.
(Thursday, 2/14, 10:30 pm) Shirley in the BiPAP mask that she needed for the first night. Night #2 was mask-free.
(Friday, 2/15, 4 pm) Her first post-op food. Applesauce.
(Friday, 2/15, 4:55 pm) Shirley's first walk. (Not exactly traveling light. :)
No comments:
Post a Comment