significantly better so it seems that the NG tube technique worked.
The real test will be if he can tolerate food. Though he is not real
excited about chicken broth and jello. Nope, not even a taste of
coffee yet. The surgical NP removed 2 more chest tubes yesterday
Afternoon so he is down to 2. Those 2 will remain until the drainage
gets down to a certain amount in a 24-hour period. Back pain is still
a problem, and sitting in a chair brings more relief than heated packs
or lidocaine patches. His walking is still with assistance but is
getting a bit faster and he is able to go farther each day. He is now
sitting in a chair, checking email, and watching the Nigeria-Argentina
(world cup soccer) game on tv.
As for Justin and me, we had our first "preparation for discharge"
lecture on Thursday. Lecture #2, scheduled for yesterday, was pre-
empted by the bronchoscopy so will wait until Monday. More business
in preparation for Chris' discharge, Justin found an apartment about 5
minutes away which will be our temporary home-away-from-home for 3-4
months after Chris gets discharged, hopefully next week. The apartment
is right across from a park and overlooks the river (Schullkill, I
think), in a city residential area. Not the museum district which is
what Chris had wanted, but there are shops and restaurants around
within walking distance.
So that is about it for now. More later, I am sure.
--Dana
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Patrick and I Just logged on and read all the posts and wanted you to know that the three of you are in out thoughts and prayers every day. We are so glad that the day finally came and that all is going well. We will keep up with you via this wonderful technology.
ReplyDeleteLove, Kay, Patrick and Sean
Very happy to hear that Chris is making progress. Hopefully the prayers and love from family and friends are making everything just a bit easier. Chris is a true warrior and has more courage than ten of us ordinary folk.
ReplyDeleteWith love, Nick and family