Post-Op update

Hello. Jackson is doing O.K. postoperatively. The first days have been a little rough. There have been issues keeping Jackson's pain level under control. He started out on morphine every three hours. He still appeared to be in pain so they increased the dose a couple of times. When that was still not working they started him on a morphine drip. He seemed slightly better. I have just found out this morning that they have increased the rate of that drip. His blood pressures have also been very high. This is thought to be because of the pain and lack of viagra. The viagra was being given to him through his feeding tube, because he has not been able to have anything in his stomach he went about 2 days without his viagra. Although he is not getting food yet they are giving him his viagra. When I talked to his nurse this morning she said his blood pressure was back to his normal. She also said he looks like he is more comfortable. He is also a little bit swollen but this is expected after surgery. Jackson's respiratory status is great. His blood gases have all been wonderful and he is keeping his oxygen saturation in the mid to upper 90's. They are still saying we can try to extubate again soon. Well I guess that is all for now. Thank you for reading, and all of the prayers.
Love
Adam and Kimberly