Mary Ellen,
What helped Laura achieve her first BM were those Metamucil cinnamon wafers (& colace). Here's another tip: mix the prune juice with some milk to make it creamer & less bitter. Since you don't have a stove, heat it in the microwave for a few secs.
I'm so glad to read that Sidney's blood oxygen levels are holding well. Remember to have him blow into that portable spirometer as much as he can, to help his lungs get back to normal, so that before you know it, he'll be able to get the right combination of resting in bed AND being up in a chair & walking.
What oral meds is Sidney on? After the morphine pump & IV morphine, Laura switched to oxycodone oral meds (& tylenol) & it did not make her groggy. Of course everyone is different & respond differently to meds, & I'm sure there's an excellent pain management team at Shriners, however, I just thought I'd mention the oxycodone.
Don't forget to keep yourself hydrated, get proper nutrition, & nap whenever you can. It's amazing what food, drink, & sleep can do for caregivers!!!
Hang in there & keep us posted!
Martha
What helped Laura achieve her first BM were those Metamucil cinnamon wafers (& colace). Here's another tip: mix the prune juice with some milk to make it creamer & less bitter. Since you don't have a stove, heat it in the microwave for a few secs.
I'm so glad to read that Sidney's blood oxygen levels are holding well. Remember to have him blow into that portable spirometer as much as he can, to help his lungs get back to normal, so that before you know it, he'll be able to get the right combination of resting in bed AND being up in a chair & walking.
What oral meds is Sidney on? After the morphine pump & IV morphine, Laura switched to oxycodone oral meds (& tylenol) & it did not make her groggy. Of course everyone is different & respond differently to meds, & I'm sure there's an excellent pain management team at Shriners, however, I just thought I'd mention the oxycodone.
Don't forget to keep yourself hydrated, get proper nutrition, & nap whenever you can. It's amazing what food, drink, & sleep can do for caregivers!!!
Hang in there & keep us posted!
Martha
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