I spent the morning with Pam. She had a relatively quiet night, but not much sleep. They are giving her as much morphine as she needs or wants to combat the pain. I took her KOBO e-reader, so she tried to read some Sherlock Holmes, but she couldn’t really concentrate or focus.
They gave her an MRI this morning while I was there and it was much less painful than the CAT scan, since she was already on the mobility board.
The trauma surgeon who will be doing the surgery, still does not have her scheduled. She is to be transferred to the Trauma Center at Royal Colombian “soon.” It is 5 pm here and they have not moved her yet. The nurse told her that the latest they would move her would be in the morning, but it could happen anytime during the night. At least when she is at Royal Colombian we can see some light at the end of the tunnel.
She’s had no surgery and no procedures. The diagnostic tests are complete, so that when the trauma surgeon does see her, she will not need any more tests! She has still not eaten since lunch yesterday. They are keeping her “NPO” in case there is a surgical spot open that she can take.
I’m heading up to see her now. I’m hoping by the time I get there, there will be some concrete news!
She is in pretty good spirits, considering the difficulty, but again, the pain is so severe, and so constant, it’s wearing on her.
I’m sorry if I don’t email or call you all personally, but I’m going to try to keep the blog as updated as I can.
UNbelievable news….
If there is a “test”, I think you’ve been tested Pam….Very sad to think you are in such pain and wish I could take it for you…awaiting news that something conclusive can be offered in a solution to what seems like a very bad injury…Say yes to the morphine….don’t suffer if you don’t have to…I appreciate the updates….Cathy
Wow, Pambo – it sound awful, very painful. I am sorry that you have to endure more pain and more hospitals this year. I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best possible outcome. The only bone I have every broken was a toe, I cannot imagine what your leg feels like.
We may still come out for a visit this summer – you may need some company if you are immobile.
As my parents’ dutch friends would say “Keep your pecker up!” I don’t know if this is a unisex directive!
Thanks Maurice, we can appreciate it’s hard to keep us all individually in the loop. This helps us all to feel connected. We are only a phone call away, for anything for you both. Give Pam a super hug for us
Love Tim and mag
Kids all send their hugs too