(The following blog is a group effort, with Dana as head writer, or dictator as the case may be, enjoy everyone!)
Today, my day started early. When I woke up, the doctors came in and checked on me. They weened me off my vent setting, and I am breathing on my own, but keeping the trach collar on as a precautionary measure, and also because I look so good in it. Once awake, and talking with the doctors, I asked if I could sit in my chair, and around 9am, my request was granted!
Around 10:30, Jessy, Court and Brittany arrived to see me sitting up and watching some good Sunday morning pregame football news on ESPN. We all hung out and talked for awhile, recapping our night, and then we turned the ICU room into a great little movie theatre, all cuddled up and watched Wedding Crashers.
After sitting in my chair for 6 hours, (yay!) Dana decided to get back in bed and take a nap, and the girls grabbed a quick bite to eat.
After such a major abdominal surgery my belly is starting to heal! The doctors are able to hear my intestines and stomach moving. Slowly, but surely I'm healing up!
When the girls came back from their lunch, we had a "spa day." We did a hospital version of a mani/pedi! and got Dana all cleaned up. Everyone here today has told Dana how lucky he is to have 3 pretty girls looking after him all day.
At 5:30, the ICU nurses decided we had "crashed" long enough, and worn out our welcome, and asked to leave for a few hours. Though slightly disappointed, we understood, because they have been pretty good about us breaking the visiting hours most days.
We are all back together now, talking and sharing a few laughs. Dana is yawning, so we are pretty confident he will get some good rest tonight. He's looking forward to watching the Cowboys play tomorrow night, and also to get back to the floor and out of the ICU.
Thanks as always for everyone's support! We've had a really positive weekend full of good health, lots of laughs, and really enjoying each other's company. The kids haven't been able to hang out together in awhile!
"Thank you everyone for the support and the cards. They really help keep me motivated to work hard and get better." -Dana
"Although Dana is still on antibiotics and IV nutrition, he is making huge gains everyday. He looks forward to a great week ahead!" -The girls, with approval from the Boss...aka. Dana.
We love you guys!@ Keep the support coming!
Love,
Dana, Courtney, Jessy and Brittany!
P.S. During our break from the hospital tonight, Courtney, Brittany and I were discussing our friends from Albany Med, the Ferraro's and Kitsock's. We checked the blogs and want you to know you are still in our thoughts and prayers! We miss seeing you on a daily basis. Dana has heard all about both your families! Live Strong!
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Dana-we are so happy that everything is moving in the right direction for you again. Being off the vent, sitting up and learning that your stomach is healing well are all positive signs. And how nice that you had your 'sisters' there to visit and lift your spirits! Sounds like everyone had a much needed enjoyable time. We are still sending all our positive thoughts and prayers to you and Courtney.
The valley people
I'm glad you are feeling better Dana, because next week when the New England Patriots CRUSH the Dallas Fraudboys, you will need some extra TLC from the staff there!!!
Keep healing!
Dex
GO SOX!
Dana I was sorry to hear about the minor set back, but it seems like you are doing better. Keep focused on your goal and you will be better in time. Keep your head up, you seem to have an amazing support cast. God bless and keep your head up.
Manwarings
Dana- Hope you enjoyed the Dallas - Buffalo Game! Shannon surely did, as he stayed up for the full game, only to see us loose in the last few seconds! Boy was he sleepy the next day! But I gotta give Buffalo credit, we played hard and well. We are 2 - 4 weeks away from my due date! Still no idea what it is, but hopefully regardless it will be a strong as you are! My family, church family and friends (including but not limited to, Ryan, Joelle, Matt and others from the wedding party) are still praying and thinking about you. You truly inspire all of us. We are so very proud that you are our cousin. Looks like you are doing so great! Wish we could visit, but instead e-mails and cards will have to do. Remember if there is anything you need at all that we can help with, please don't hesitate to ask. Oh, Thank you Courtney for the lovely Baby Shower gift! You totally rock! There was no need for you to take the time for that, but know how apprieciated it was! We LOVE you two! Ari and Shannon (Uno and Baby Johnson too!)
Dana- Just wanted to let you know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers and we are so happy to hear that you are feeling better. Keep up the great work Dana!!!! Dan and Erin (from Albany)
"ICU Crashers" You guys are a hoot! I'm glad every chance I have to sign on, it's all GREAT news. Dana....sounds like all "those women of yours" are ready to spring you out of the ICU! I hope the Sheperd Staff is ready for it! I guess after having the dog visit - they expect just about anything from "The Wild Carr Gang!" Hi to the rest of "TWCG" (The Wild Carr Gang). {By the way, we DoD (Department of Defense)people always talk in acronyms.} Wishing you get better and better really fast and hope to see you back in NY soon. As always, KC Jefferson and Mike too.
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