Hey guys,
Allie's surgery went very well.
I just got home after spending the night with Allie in the ICU. Everyone there was great and very helpful. Allie was unable to talk so she tried to write notes all evening. This morning the doctors took out her breathing and feeding tubes (which was quite an ordeal, especially for 4am). She was also allowed to squirt a little water/apple juice into her mouth for the first time since two nights ago. She is now able to mumble some statements but is still in a great deal of discomfort. By the end of the day we are hopeful that she will be moved out of the ICU and into her own room. They are just waiting for the swelling in her throat to go down so she can swallow on her own and therefore not feel like she's drowning from her own spit and blood!!
The good news is it appears that she still has all of her nerve function, and she was quite relieved that she could close her eyelids.
She's a trooper!!!!!!!!
Anyway, she's exhausted but hopefully will be up for visitors soon. Until then just keep your fingers crossed that its all downhill from here.
- Steph
Sending all our love to Allie and the family! Great news!
ReplyDeleteOMG this brings tears to my eyes! Be strong Allie.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Allie! We're looking forward to seeing you as soon as you're feeling up to it.
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Wither Lab
You are quite the woman, Allie. AWESOME
ReplyDeleteOksana and John
Hi Allie,
ReplyDeleteIt has taken me far to long to read your blogs and respond but know I have been thinking alot about you. I hope your recovery is going well. You are such an amazing gal. Hope to see you before we fly back to Asia. Hugs! Karen
Allie,
ReplyDeleteWe are thrilled to hear everything went smoothly and that you are on your way to feeling better. Teena and I are looking forward to seeing you. All the best for a speedy recovery.
Take care,
David (Mr. Pinkie) and Teena
We are thinking of you Allie,
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs and positive energy are being sent your way. Listen to your favourite music when you can-I've heard that helps a lot. You are amazing-strong and resilient. You are one of those people who will be stronger than ever. Love and Energy!! Hugs.
Robin
We just found out about this blog from your Grandma yesterday. It was a bigger procedure than we had realized. We hear the doctor's visit yesterday went well and you're on to a new phase in the recovery. Hang in there - you've endured a very major event and we wish you all the best for the remainder of your recovery. It took a great deal of courage to have this done and the recuperation will take courage too. Love to you and your family as they help you.
ReplyDeleteAllie, we don't know one another, but I know your mom (who is amazing!) and have been sending positive thoughts your way as you undertake this journey. Here's to your recovery--use the time to heal, reflect and plan all your future adventures (there will be many!). You are one amazing writer, by the way!
ReplyDeleteAll my best, Lauren Morris xo