Thank you, Christine. As you said, day 2 is harder. He is using more pain meds, and the tube feeds have given him nausea. So far, he has only needed one dose of reglan for the nausea. He is uncomfortable when they suction the trach. He was able to walk a little bit with the walker today. Psychologically, it is tougher today also.

We have been blessed with a relative who is putting us up only a mile from the hospital. Tonight some friends stayed with my husband and i went back to get my meds and a change of clothes so i can stay the night. I don’t want him to be alone when he is so uncomfortable. The care here has been excellent and the nurses have been fabulous.

Thank you so much for all of the information and support i have gotten from you and everyone here.

Barbara