Palm Sunday

Yesterday they removed the J tube drainage bag.  Yea, one more little achievement.  The drainage bag was put on to help relieve anything that would need to drain out and any air the that would accumulate in the intestines.

On a not so good note.... The doctor went to flush the J tube, which is Paul's feeding tube for the next few months until the esophagus is removed, and it is clogged.  She tried Coke and then Vinegar she even left the vinegar in for several hours and came back in the evening to try again.  she was here this morning and the J tube seems to have a little less resistance but is not opened enough or all the way to be used for feeding.  She will be back later as Paul needed to use the bathroom.  

On another good note, Paul has been walking and sitting in the chair more and more each day.  This is great as it helps the intestines do what they need to do, help the stomach secrete the correct fluids, keeps the legs and ankle from swelling  and it continues to help Paul feel better.  The wound vac will be cleaned and changed today, replacement of bandage and suction device.

  

I hope to make a trip home over the next few days to pick up mail and a few items needed here... Paul's houseshoes, laptop, another book to read, some yarn as I've used up all the yarn I had brought with me.  I may get more of Paul's blanket crocheted then I thought possible.

All these stumbling blocks that I am trying my hardest to look at as stepping stones.  

Hugs to all,

Jo and Paul