Day Two: Post-Surgery Update....

Garrett had a really rough night last night. Between the pain and the nurses coming in every hour to check the doppler monitoring the blood flow in his arm, he only got about an hour sleep total. When I came in to see him this morning, he couldn't keep his eyes open because of a headache that had come on during the night. They have been giving him a steady dose of tylenol through his IV today to help with the headache, and Garrett says that it kills the pain more than the morphine drip he is on. The doctors were right to say that the pain would be worse today for sure!

The doctors had restricted all foods and liquids today because of the chance that Garrett would have to go back into surgery if the blood flow in his arm declined at all. There is a great risk of blood clots with a surgery like this. However, this evening, one of the doctors came in and gave Garrett the go ahead to start with some juice and jello! Oh, how happy he was!

"I can eat!"

Then, just as he thought it couldn't get better... THIS came for him!

Chicken broth, more jello, and italian ice cherry sorbet!

Most of today was spent trying to rest... and honestly, just get through the day!  Garrett was able to talk to to number of friends and family on the phone, and I think that lifted his spirits a lot. (Especially talking to Isaiah and Noelle) :)

We were able to see some of his incision sites tonight. He has three on his leg and two really long ones on his arm (one of which starts on the back of his arm and wraps around to his collar bone). 

Dr. Hogden (one of Dr. Tung's associates) checking Garrett's incisions/stitches.

Prayer Requests: 

- Sleep! Garrett needs a some good sleep in spite of the hourly checks.

- Relief from pain and headaches

- Strength for tomorrow as they will probably have him try to get up and walk a little! 

Thank you again for your prayers! Praise God for His presence in all our lives... we feel this greatly today and are so thankful!

Blessings,

Sarah