Douglas is doing great! He should be transferred to Step Down Unit today!

Douglas had a good day Monday as far as getting closer to coming home. As far as he was concerned I am sure he felt it was a terrible day.


(Miserable Douglas)

Monday was the first day that he was truly conscious since the surgery on Friday. He was in pain and was to put it simply pathetic. His cry was pathetic, his pain was bad, and his attitude was miserable. He was up the entire day mostly moaning, whimpering & trying to get comfortable. It took most of the day for the staff to get his medication to the point that he was comfortable but still conscious.


(Can't get comfortable)

The doctors removed his cut down A-line and several of his drugs and monitoring lines. He will have his chest tubes removed today and will be getting some blood. He has been a little anemic.

Doug had an unexpected visit from Grandpa Drinko. He came to see Doug and so did Aunt Jeanie and Aunt Patti. They where all thrilled to see how well Doug was doing.


(Aunt Jeanie, Aunt Patti & Grandpa Drinko)

As miserable as Doug had been all day Monday, he showed how much he is truly a fighter. He worked consistently all day to remove his O2 line

(Itchy Nose)

even after we restrained both his arms. He would arch his back and turn sideways until he could use his right hand to pull his line off.

(working off O2 line)
After an entire day of misery Doug became comfortable and fell into a deep sleep. This morning he was very content to watch cartoons.

(content if not comfortable)