Almost ready to go home

The last tube (a drain in her chest) came out tonight. That means there's only one left, the feeding tube in her belly (I would say stomach but technically her stomach is up in her chest now so the belly is a better description). This tube will stay in for a few months to help supplement calories while her body is getting used to her new stomach set up. The doctor has ordered the tube feeding be done only at night now, so she gets at least 12 hours tube free every day. She used this to her advantage today and walked a total of two and a half miles (25 times around the 10th floor)! Her diet consisted of cream of wheat, potato soup, tomato soup, custard, apple juice, grape juice, and puddings today. She has been experiencing some discomfort all over but she has tolerated it well. Some pain is to be expected during this healing process but the body can heal better and faster if it is not stressed with pain. The pain meds at night help her relax and get the rest she needs to help her body heal. She is very excited about going home tomorrow. The doc said it's not totally for sure, but she is ready for her own bed and less interruptions at night!