Day 36: May 12, 2012

Day 36                                                                                                   Written May 12, 2012 9:48pm

Dallas had a decent night, going to sleep around 3:30am.  Yesterday was his first day without having the wrist restraints on the entire day, which he really enjoyed that. 

Dr. Zeller came in this morning and said that he is looking good.  He will have to have another dressing change done because of throwing up.  It won't be that bad this time, however.  She also believes that he is going through withdrawl from the Diaulid, so she has increased his methadone. 

Dallas slept with his dog Mac got him, and won't let it off of his bed, it's so cute. 

He's been very calm today, besides having his dressing change and OT (Occupational Therapy) coming in to work with him. 

His feeds are back at normal, his vitals are all looking good, they even took the catheter out so he can use the bathroom on his own. 

One more day, and hell be back in the OR to find out if the grafts took.  The plastic surgeons continue to rave about how well his face looks. 

His itching has gotten even worse, so we have to keep an eye on his hands, to make sure he doesn't scratch and end up shearing his graft. 

Dallas has been overwhelmed today.  Between his dressing change, visitors, occupational and physical therapy, and the energy his body is exerting from healing, he is worn out; so he fell asleep about 6pm. 

Maybe he'll sleep until morning and get a good night's sleep.