Fixed comment problem... I think

After monkeying with the comment settings, hopefully anyone can now comment without being stymied.  If you've been frustrated in trying to comment, please know that it's probably pilot error on my part and not your lack of technical expertise.

A lot of our friends assume I'm a "computer guy"... I'm actually a pencil and paper guy who's very happy to come up with ideas and delegate the übernerd work to folks who have dedicated countless hours to hone it into a skill.  My areas of expertise are design, marketing and advertising, not programming or coding.

If all else fails, please email me and I'll print out your wonderful messages so Peg can read them. 

Peg's more comfortable now...

...but still tired.  Zoë and I popped in for a few minutes as Chris was leaving and Candence was settling in with her miner's flashlight.  Peggy has a mild sedative on board so hopefully she'll sleep through the night.

Unless Peg says she's up for it, please hold off visiting or calling tomorrow-- thanks.

No visitors or phone calls for Peg today, please

Peg didn't sleep much last night, so what little napping she gets may extend into a longer snooze if she's left alone.  Karen just stopped by the house to let me know.

You all did so well summoning the Fart Fairy.  Now we need the Sandman.

Peg's tired but lookin' good

Her eyes are bright and clear, she's smiling, and for some odd reason her hair even looks good after four days in bed. She was only up for about a ten minute visit tonight.  Pretty tired.  

Dr. Elliott wanted to make sure the plumbing was working from stem to stern... so earlier today Peg had to drink a ginormous jug of glop so they could do another CT scan and check the location of said glop as it made the intestinal tour. It took her over an hour in small sips, but she kept it down.

She can make it to the can by herself, pushing her IV stand, and get in and out of bed on her own. Pretty amazing considering it's only been four days out from major surgery.  I can't help but think five years of belly dancing really strengthened her core and left her a lot better prepared for this experience (thanks, Gina!)

Uncomfortable night, hello jello

Just spoke with our friend Katie who popped in a few minutes ago and Sandy who's with Peg now, and got an email from Jeanette, Peg's sister.  Katie and Sandy say Peg's having a hard time this morning from lack of sleep and bowel discomfort, so she'll probably spend a lot of the day resting.  Hopefully it'll settle down enough to let her get some rest... Zoë and I will see her around 6:30 tonight.  

Jeanette says the good news is:

• That they removed the nasal tube

• That they removed the catheter

• That Peg can now sip liquids and take in small quantities of jello and broth

Things that Dr. Elliott is looking for before she can be discharged:

• Decreased white blood cell count

• Softening of her belly

For those of you who haven't been able to post comments,  email them to me and I'll print them out so Peg can read them in her room.    

...followed by the Fart Fairy

Peg called at 8:45 to report the... uhh... sweet smell of success! She described said fart as "mondo."

As any of you who have gone through surgery or followed a relative who has, this is a big milestone. Yay!

Thanks to all who summoned the Fairy and pulled its finger. Ya done good. Peg feels immeasurably better.

I kid you not, this came in the mail today

What can I say?