Julia is still struggling with pain. The morphine every hour is bringing some relief, but it doesn't last. I realized a couple hours ago that she has not peed all day which means her bladder has been filling since she was cathed in the OR very early this morning. She is on her second bag of IV fluids and has drank two water bottles this afternoon, so it must be going somewhere. Unfortunately we have had this problem before post-surgical or anytime we do something involving her abdomen. Julia's bladder has the ability to balloon like no other.
After a quick ultrasound for volume the decision was made to catheterize her. They drew off over 350cc's. Hopefully this will help with some of the discomfort. Please pray that her bladder function returns. We know there are issues with her bladder (overeactive, incontinence, diffuse thickening, inefficient emptying, etc.) All of her bladder issues were caused from the pressure from her enlarged and malfunctioning colon. This is why Dr. Hodges (urologist) wanted this surgery done in the fall.
Please pray that her bladder begins to empty on its own and we can avoid any more painful caths. Also that her bladder health begins to return. We know she has a long road of therapies and treatments ahead of her on the urology front, but we cannot begin those until we get all the colon issues working again, hopefully after a year or so. The chain reactions all these issues cause and the long therapy times can be very frustrating.
She is not screaming at the moment and has been resting for a few minutes. Praying we can keep her comfortable.
On an upside, the surgical resident on call for the evening happens to be one of Dr. Hodges urology residents. God is cool like that.
After a quick ultrasound for volume the decision was made to catheterize her. They drew off over 350cc's. Hopefully this will help with some of the discomfort. Please pray that her bladder function returns. We know there are issues with her bladder (overeactive, incontinence, diffuse thickening, inefficient emptying, etc.) All of her bladder issues were caused from the pressure from her enlarged and malfunctioning colon. This is why Dr. Hodges (urologist) wanted this surgery done in the fall.
Please pray that her bladder begins to empty on its own and we can avoid any more painful caths. Also that her bladder health begins to return. We know she has a long road of therapies and treatments ahead of her on the urology front, but we cannot begin those until we get all the colon issues working again, hopefully after a year or so. The chain reactions all these issues cause and the long therapy times can be very frustrating.
She is not screaming at the moment and has been resting for a few minutes. Praying we can keep her comfortable.
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Lifting up these specific requests for Julia. Love you guys!
Been praying all day. You are so loved.
on my knees now. Praying for pain relief, lots of free flowing urine and a good nights rest for you both.
Amber - So glad the surgery went well. Praying for pain relief for Julia and good rest for both of you! Much love!
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