I can't remember what I've posted already so please forgive me if I repeat. They gave him lots of Go-Lytely in the NG tube in the afternoon. His belly got distended and he was having a lot of pain which is why they decided to draw it back up the tube with the suction machine and try another enema, which took 4 hours to, err, get going.
Late in the evening he got a big headache accompanied by blurry vision. I suspect from lack of sleep. Misty and Andrew both dozed while I waited to do that last enema, and once Ricky was settled back in bed we went home.
He is still on oxygen by mask, and he still needs it. :( His belly looks awful. He can't sit upright, only lay at an angle or stand up, and when he stands up he is hunched over like a little old man. I have to help him to the bathroom and help him in and out of bed. I HATE THIS. I mean, I'd do anything for Ricky but I hate that he's going through this.
He got to have clear foods this afternoon. He had a little Jello and a little broth. He hates taking pills (or swallowing) with the NG tube in and finally did take his evening ones when he was allowed to do it with a cup of broth. The warm liquid feels better.
It is funny, when he was little I stayed with him there 24/7 when he had to be in. Now I don't really have to... Except when he's really sick I feel like I have to. I'm not working til he is over this bowel obstruction. My boss will understand; she has already made that clear.
Okay, must sleep. Goodnight.
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