We've had a fun time with the fact that DJ's room is down the hall from where Tre' spent 3 weeks after his appendix ruptured. Tre' was convinced he could be a drill sargeant for DJ to make sure he was walking lots. Unfortunately, DJ walks lots already--it's not sprinting, but he keeps moving.
It's nice that DJ is able to laugh. Tre' kept a running commentary of everything going on in his life--and it was reason to laugh. DJ's not regrowing his beard; he's just not shaving as much in the hospital.
Yesterday was a happy day for DJ; his NG tube came out, and he got something to eat/drink for the first time in 9 days.
OK--if you don't want to see very gross things, don't say I didn't warn you. The surgeon left the wound open to let any infection drain. After a week, DJ's body will be ready to be stitched together tomorrow morning. The incision is about 10-12 inches long; the muscles underneath were closed up earlier, but his dressing has been changed every 8 hours. Next to the incision is his stoma inside the bag--basically, his bowel has been brought to the surface to allow the rest of the colon to heal. After 5 months, DJ will have another surgery to reattach everything.
Everyone--eat your vegetables and fiber!
1 comment:
GAH! the bottom picture made steve and i both scream out loud! poor dj...thank goodness he didnt have any of these issues while he was on vacation! definitely a blessing in disguise if you ask me.
maybe his body was getting back at him for all those pb&j sandwiches he had this summer? lol!
but really, we are thinking of you guys and hope that he has a speedy recovering considering the situation. colostomy bags are NOT fun (i have many MANY nursing home stories about them...).just make sure you are NOT in the room when he "burps" it as its NOT FUN.
dj, so sorry! thank goodness you're stubborn and wont let this beat you!
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