Well, day 6 post op in the PICU is coming to a close. We have had a great day and Burke is recovering really well. Here are some pictures to compare the medications he was on the day after surgery (picture on the left) and the meds he is currently on (picture on the right). There were 8 monitors next to his bed then and now there are only two, and one is not even being used, it is just there in case they need it. They have weened him off of most of his sedation medications. He will be on diuretics and some more meds to replace the potassium he looses because he pees so much from the diuretics. We should be released from the PICU tomorrow and be "on the floor" which is a regular hospital room until we go home. We anticipate being there for only a week or so. He is doing great and is awake more often now. We got to hold him more today. Tyler and Grandma Bates were able to hold him for the first time today. And Grandpa Bates made him smile for the first time!! He was talking to grandpa for a long time and just telling him all about what he has been going through. He talks a lot more and is more alert. He has great coloring and is pink and looks great, though he probably has lost a few pounds after surgery.
His first smile after surgery!!
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4 comments:
I'm sure it's so nice to see your angel smile again! I am happy you have so much support from family who's able to be there for this trial. Get well soon Burke! You're in our prayers!
Its good to hear he's doing so well.
I'm so happy to see all the progress he is making. Tyler and Rachel, you both look amazing!!! I pray it all continues to go well and that little Emma and Burke will be able to play again soon.
I'm so glad little Burke is doing better. It is so hard to see little kids go thru surgery, being sick, and just not their normal selves cause you want to fix em and just hold them all day. You guys are such strong loving parents- keep it up Rach and Tyler!
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