A Room with a View

I've been in the hospital for just over two days now. I still have no release date, but I am in what must be the presidential suite of St. Mary's Hospital. It is an "extended stay" room, which has a table, a few comfy chairs, a microwave, and nice big windows overlooking the front of the building. The microwave must be for the visitors because I am not able to eat while my pancreas is inflammed. I have been having "IV nutrition," but I got to supplemement the IV fluids with an apple juice box today. I will need to be able to eat on my own before I can go home, so with one juice box under my belt, I'm well on my way!

My jaundice level is coming down, but it is still quite elevated. I also got a port put into my arm, so they will be able to easily inject medications when my treatments get started. At least if I am having all these complications, I am glad to be here where I am closely monitored. They prick my finger to check my blood levels every six hours. I don't feel like I'm sleeping too well, but the nurse said I was asleep when she checked on me in the night. Of course, it's not like sleeping in my own bed, but hopefully that will happen soon!

Thanks for the nice thoughts and prayers - I really appreciate it!