Alyssa is back in her room after very successful peritoneal catheter implant surgery. The picture shows her in the recovery room, thrilled that this step is done and ready to move on to her peritoneal training sessions that begin in 10 days. The doctors reported that other than a spike in her BP (190/125,) the procedure went exactly as planned. Alyssa even gave them a brief moment of brevity...while in the operating room, and just prior to receiving her anesthesia, Alyssa heard Dr Kurchin ask a nurse to get a Foley catheter. Background - Alyssa was put on a Foley catheter during her first stay at Unity Hospital. To this day she says that was the most discomfort that she has felt.
Hearing the words Foley catheter caused her to raise her hand and rather emphatically say to Dr Kurchin - "I don't pee anymore and I DEFINITELY don't do Foley catheters." She prevailed!
Pending the approvals of her fleet of doctors, it is hoped that she can return home on Thursday afternoon. We are finally beginning to see a light at the end of this long, dark tunnel.
We don't say it enough, but thank you to all of you for your support. You have made a big difference in Alyssa's ability to fight through this terrible time in her life. She knows that she is not is not doing this alone!
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HURRAY!!!
ReplyDeleteBased on our conversation last month, I am glad that you were able to keep that Foley away. Sweet dreams!
That is great news. Glad all went well. Sounds like Alyssa still has a little bit of a sense of humor with all this. Thats great.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
YOU GO GIRL!!!! Can't keep a good woman down! Love your positive outlook -- your spirit is inspirational, Alyssa. One day at a time. xoxo
ReplyDeleteGlad you refused the foley, they can be another source of infection. It will be nice to do dialysis at home.
ReplyDeleteYEAH! I'm so glad to hear all went well. I be eager to hear/read about today!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah
YAyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy woop woop!!! Lyssa you look so adorable with that big smile! Prayer bear looks pretty good too. Cannot wait to see you<3
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