Arrived in ICU

Mary is now in the ICU unit. There are two nurses for two patients in each room. I have also met the ICU doctor and we had a chat too. He was interrupted by a phone call from the surgical team and they were intently discussing Mary and her condition. I didn't feel insulted.

The visiting hours in ICU are very different. Mary is allowed two visitors for 30 minutes. The 30 minutes begin at 10AM, Noon, 2PM, 4PM, 6PM and a doublet at 9PM and 10PM. Otherwise, there is a number I can call and with my password get transfered to the on duty ICU nurse who can give a status. Phone calls are not allowed at the beginning of each shift (7AM to 9AM and 7PM to 9PM).

The diagnosis is the same. They don't know what is doing this and the longer it goes, the less they believe its narcotic impact (although I know how long it takes her to clear anesthesia with a full sized liver!). What else could it be? Not sure, the metrics are not indicative of any particular direction yet.

Mary is totally uncommunicative. No response to questions or sound. Her vitals are good. She is very bloated and looks like she has gained 30 lbs or more and she is producing liquids via the catheter. She does respond to being touched and unfortunately, the docs use a painful technique to get her to respond. I have one more visit (10-10:30) and then I head home. MaryR fed the doggies tonight so they will be settled by the time I get there. And Gourmet Dreams delivered dinner earlier so I have some good food to eat.