Day 4 was, sorry to say, rather like 2 and 3; but today things seem to have turned a corner. Ivan feels better, and has shed the most aggravating of his various tubes; he took a shower, read the papers, and plans to watch the debate (maybe a bad idea?). Tomorrow he'll begin a liquid diet. It remains for his innards to begin functioning fully again. This is taking a little longer than expected, so the ETA for his homecoming is now Friday.
He still can't talk much without hiccupping, but will have lots to say--on the sociology of hospitals for starters--once he's posting his own blogs again. Looking forward to it!
1 comment:
Dear Ivan,
I had last read your blog about 2 weeks ago and had no idea you'd had surgery already. No fun for sure but you have a strong constitution and a wonderful sense of humor, rectal requiem no less! When you are home for a few days I will bring a dinner by for you and your family. My student families did this for me for over month and it was a joy not to have to cook or shop. I'm glad to hear you have family helping you on all sides of this life changing experience.
Hope your innards start working soon so you can eat. Hey, think how much money you'll save on toilet paper!
Best,
Robin Murray
Post a Comment