Morphine to Dilaudid

1:15 PM

Still no relief from the mouth and throat pain. Pam is talking a little funny, just trying to keep it from hurting.  They switched the pain pump medication from morphine to dilaudid...the morphine was not touching her oral pain.  So, we'll see.  I am grateful that they are taking the pain management seriously. 

She was able to choke down a couple of bites of mac and cheese that was cooled to room temperature.  They have increased her IV fluids so she doesn't have to drink water if it is too painful for her.

Jaundice is about the same.

I went into work again this morning for one meeting. Naturally, everyone asks how Pam is doing.

Pam's family is going to start coming in on a schedule every weekday afternoon, which will be a great help. I am going to start going into work in the afternoons. She no longer needs to be watched constantly, but I still think it is a good idea for someone to be around.

Jason and Alyssa will probably be visiting this afternoon. Mike, Sandra, Don and Bonnie this evening.

So it goes...