Dr. Nakamura called for consults with gastroenterology, with a pain specialist, and with a hypnotherapist (Sile's request). The hypnotherapist came by twice but Sile was sleeping both times. The therapist wisely decided that rest was more important than hypnosis at that moment and arranged to return tomorrow. I am totally planning to avail myself of her services and hypnotize myself along with Sile tomorrow.
The wonderful social worker Nicole assured me that the pain consultant wouldn't be coming until the afternoon and I was safe to go get some lunch. Guess when the pain consultant came. (I suspect she was hiding behind the door and waited until I was out of sight before slipping into the room). The result of that intervention was some beefing up on Sile's pain meds. I WAS here for the gastroenterology visit by Dr. Lau. Sile was in a brief period of alert good humor and charmed the good doctor. Dr. Lau arrived here from India about the same time Sile arrived from Ireland and I think they bonded over their shared experience. Lau was very thorough and careful in his questions and examination. He didn't want to take any action right away and will give it a day or two to see if there is any improvement. If not, he will conduct some testing to investigate what is going on.
I was tethered pretty closely to Room 6235 all day waiting for the various doctors and consultants. Hopefully tomorrow I will have a chance for another outing. In the meantime, here are the latest shots of baby Una:
and here exploring the beard of her highly entertaining uncle:
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