Cyn surgery 07/28

Good Morning,

Not much is new today, so this will be a summary of the operation information.

Cyn's collarbone hasn't started to heal as hoped.  As a result, it makes recovery more difficult and travel much more difficult.  To fix this situation, her orthopedist recommended surgery where he will make about a 12" incision, find the pieces of the collarbone, put them together and fix them in place with a metal plate and screws.  Normal recovery from such surgery is hospitalization for three to four days before discharge.

Unfortunately, due to her lung situation, this surgery won't be normal.  Her pulmonary doctor has cleared her for surgery, but wants to optimize her lung function prior to the surgery.  He has ordered a significant step up in her respiratory therapy to clear and open her lungs to the extent possible.  She will be deep breathing more, walking more, and spending more of her time vertical.  The goal is to get her through surgery and recovery without pneumonia.

We won't see her today other than a short visit some time this afternoon.  She has work to do.  If the weather holds, we will go through the stuff we got from the truck, and see what there is.

So, as it stands now, surgery is scheduled for Thursday afternoon and we'll go from there.

Take care.