Ashley has asked me to post another update on her post-surgery status.
She remains in the ICU due a pain medication that she is receiving via IV drip. The doctor wants her to wean off this pain medicine today so that she can be moved to a regular room tomorrow. At that time, he will have her take her regular pain medicine instead to make sure it is effective before checking out of the hospital most likely on Tuesday.
Overall, Ashley has done well through all of this. Her attitude has been wonderful, although she is regularly concerned about her pain being managed due to prior experiences. She has an appetite and has short conversations, yet she is not up for doing much else like watching sports (which is one of her passions), responding to social media, etc. She does love hearing us read messages we receive, however.
Moving forward, we would ask for prayers that her pain be managed well as we transition to our friends' home here in Maryland. Ashley's body does not process oral medications properly in general, and due to previous traumatic hospital visits, we are always concerned about her pain being managed.
Thank you again for your continued prayers and concern. Knowing others are praying and care so much makes all the difference in the world.
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