No more ostomy bag

I planned to post photos of KP's last outing with an ostomy bag as well as give you surgery status but the computer I'm using doesn't recognize my memory card, so you'll have to wait for the picnic report and photos until I get back to the house.

On Tuesday, Mimi and I spent the day at the hospital for KP's bowel prep ... he got cleaned out and was ready for surgery the next day. He was in an good mood even when covered in poopy water. It was helpful to have two people here to change him.

On Wednesday, he was in the OR at 8am and in recovery by 915am. Dr. said all went as planned. He was on morphine and anxiety meds so he was sleeping most of the time. Mimi arrived while he was in the OR. Grandpa Lynn stopped by later in the day to say "hey" and cuddle with KP.

Thursday KP was still taking Tylenol and was a bit more active. He was still feeling the effects of the drugs...kind of loopy but that didn't stop him from trying to grab Grandpa Lynn's glasses. Notice I haven't mentioned anything about food ... he's only getting IV fluids and is amazingly calm.

Today, Friday the 13th, he had his first bowel movement...yes, it's a big deal... he was pitching a fit which means he knows when he's pooping. It also means he gets to start eating as soon as the Dr. gives the OK (yesterday he was here at 945am...but today it's after 1030 and no doctor.). He's suppose to get the dressing over his incision removed and will be able to take a bath...then he'll smell like a baby again instead of a smelly tennis shoe.

Margot can tell you about the hourly diaper changing routine if you're interested...a lot more stuff than I ever had to go through with her. And no drugs today, not even Tylenol...seems just fine unless he's pooping...then he's crying.

That's all till I get to the house and can post photos..
Bachan