Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Day Two... What The Shrek?

It was another 9:30 AM appointment, and another round of being plugged into monitoring devices that beep with every heartbeat, and give everyone around you a first hand look at your vital signs.
As with yesterday, there were the typical pain threshold tests, and explanations of the process Michelle was about to succumb to. Today's menu featured all 3 Shrek movies and of course 3D glasses would not be necessary. It was nice to see My mother in law smile at the crazy green ogres and their adventures.
The increased dosage of 136mg of Ketamine had Michelle reeling a little more than normal, and she said she actually felt like she was inside the movies. She was frightened due to her inability to comprehend reality and it had her questioning everything inside her head unable to ask what was real and what was not. The other changes made besides dosages, were the fact that she was able to swish water in her mouth to prevent dry mouth, and a cherry RingPop that she used to stimulate her salivary glands. All of this led to her mouth being much more comfortable, but she said that upon coming out of the treatment, her hands felt like Shrek hands (oversized and heavy).
Currently my little woman is still feeling like everything is moving in slow motion, but she is thanking everyone for their thoughts of love, and she is anxious to head back tomorrow for her final infusion and to get the darn IV out of her arm.

3 comments:

  1. Oh Michelle you are so tough and equipped to deal with this - though you shouldn't have to! Your tenacity is cause enough to celebrate, but I am praying in the end we have your full recovery to celebrate too! Love you so much-T.

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  2. All I can say is I send big hugs your way.....to the three of you! You are all so strong!!

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  3. Oh Sweet Michelle, I am praying for you. One more day and I know you can do this with His help. I love you so much and I am awaiting the good news of your recovery and to hear how much better you feel. You are so brave and I'm proud of you!! Love to Jason and your Mom too!!!
    Wish I were there to give you all hugs!
    Love, Aunt Karen

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