Post-Surgery Recovery - Day 1

I just received an update from Nate on Megan. Yesterday was a long night of fitful rest for Nate, but Megan was able to sleep through most of it, aside from repeated disruption due to ongoing IV access issues. Needless to say this was irksome, but eventually after many attempts a new IV was started successfully. Nate and Megan's mother, Marsha, switched posts this am, and Nate caught a few hours of much needed sleep this morning. (He also later determined that the bed he was sleeping on that night was programmed to move periodically, as for traction, and this probably didn't help his sleep!)

From the start, this surgery has been a contrast from Megan's first. Unlike her initial surgery, PT started immediately today, on day 1 of post-surgery recovery. Megan was visited by her PT twice, am and afternoon, and stood up twice! She is also using a CPM (continuous passive motion) machine, which is gradually moving her leg from a bent 45 degrees. The hope is she will reach 60 degrees of knee flexion sometime tomorrow. This machine also helps prevent the build-up of scar tissue, another plus!

Megan's has had only mild nausea, but is currently suffering the common itching side effect from her pain meds. Her meds are going to be changed, in an attempt to curb or stop the itching. If you've ever suffered this side effect or had an allergic reaction to a medication, you know how miserable this can feel!

Another contrast to Megan's previous surgery is that she no longer has to undergo anticoagulation injections to prevent blood clots. Her new surgeon instead prescribes a daily aspirin regimen - much cheaper and much more pleasant!

As you intercess on behalf of Meg, please pray a change in meds stops her itching and for continued pain management. Thanks for your support of Meg!