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| DAY #4 - Sunday, 8 August
2004 Swelling decreased; pain bearable; wants to eat but still can't swallow; played well |
DAY #5 - Monday, 9 August
2004 Swelling further decreased; still can't swallow due to jaw movement, not throat; LOVED G'ma W's package and other gifts/calls/emails |
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| DAY #6 - Tuesday, 10 August
2004 Even better, but still requires pain medication often; can't swallow; lots of blood and pus coughed out through trach and mouth Tuesday night |
DAY #7 - Wednesday, 11
August 2004 First day of turning the screws! She was brave at the Dr. (after some real prodding), and says it doesn't hurt to turn, just feels weird; still drools |
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| DAY #8 - Thursday, 12
August 2004 This shot taken just after turning the screws at 9:00 pm; mouth still hurting with "thrush"; hurts to pucker and swallow; otherwise, happy and playful |
DAY #10 - Saturday, 14
August 2004 Screw turning going well - still drooling and tongue, throat sore; swelling almost completely gone - some redness remains around insertion site; mouth hurts |