I'll do a separate post tonight to update everyone on how the rest of the day goes!
Adeline did great through the night. The nerve block is managing her pain really well and she rates her pain as a 1. During surgery, Adeline lost a decent amount of blood 750 cc and they were able to recycle 250 cc of her own blood and give it back. Her doctor said depending on her levels and how she is feeling, she will probably just need to take an iron supplement. She is starting to get some color back. She ate really light dinner last night, breakfast this morning, plus has been drinking TONS of water.
Physical therapy came at 10:30am. They worked with her showing her how to re-position in her bed, moving her feet, and waking up / flexing her leg muscles. She stood up twice with lots of assistance. They explained that for her surgery hip she should pretend that there is an egg under her foot and not put any weight on it. When they had her try to stand up twice she started feeling like she was going to throw up and/or pass out. She'll have more PT this afternoon.
It's hard to visualize the amount of coverage Adeline had pre-surgery, but the normal hip has anywhere from 25-30 degrees. Adeline had 8 degrees coverage on her left side. She has pain now, but it is a different pain just like Katie told her it would be. Anyone who knows her, knows she never let it hold her back - but I don't think any of us knew how much she hurt on a daily basis.
sleeping beauty - right after surgery in recovery
she says those are sky blue socks, not Carolina blue!
Adeline did great through the night. The nerve block is managing her pain really well and she rates her pain as a 1. During surgery, Adeline lost a decent amount of blood 750 cc and they were able to recycle 250 cc of her own blood and give it back. Her doctor said depending on her levels and how she is feeling, she will probably just need to take an iron supplement. She is starting to get some color back. She ate really light dinner last night, breakfast this morning, plus has been drinking TONS of water.
Physical therapy came at 10:30am. They worked with her showing her how to re-position in her bed, moving her feet, and waking up / flexing her leg muscles. She stood up twice with lots of assistance. They explained that for her surgery hip she should pretend that there is an egg under her foot and not put any weight on it. When they had her try to stand up twice she started feeling like she was going to throw up and/or pass out. She'll have more PT this afternoon.
It's hard to visualize the amount of coverage Adeline had pre-surgery, but the normal hip has anywhere from 25-30 degrees. Adeline had 8 degrees coverage on her left side. She has pain now, but it is a different pain just like Katie told her it would be. Anyone who knows her, knows she never let it hold her back - but I don't think any of us knew how much she hurt on a daily basis.
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