A long first day post op

It has been a very very long day but pleased to say that it is now 10pm and Niamh is sitting up in bed reading books.

She was still very weak this morning and seemed in some pain. She gradually improved throughout the day. She is still spiking temperatures which is a bit annoying as it means she needs to stay on antibiotics for a while longer. The pressure sores are ok, no worse, possibly a little better.

She did have a couple of leaks from the area where she has the subdural drain. It was scary at first but we were reassured that it can happen. The consultant who operated on her yesterday visited twice today. He thinks it may be best to take out the drain tomorrow and stitch up the area. The drain hasn't been draining any fluid so far so it may not actually be needed.

Niamh is still feeling sicky. We have not yet started her on food. Hopefully in the night.

As always she is impressing us with her recovery so far and we just hope it continues.
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