Okay - so mom just called and her spirits are really up! Today dad is very awake and alert. He was able to express that there was pain in his back so they have given him some pain meds. Mom said that she got a slight squeeze out of his right fingers today - that is new! Until now he has only had a little squeeze in his left hand.
CAT scan of the abdomen showed CLEAR! No obstructions. His bowels are moving a little this morning. The doctor is glad they checked - now they figure there are air bubbles and swelling that caused the complication. The feeding tube is back in his nose - dad asked mom to have that removed. Of course she said they couldn't yet - 'maybe in a few days'. (I think she says that a lot so that he forgets for a while.) So he is getting nutrients again (if you can call the cans of ensure food).
Other good news, they bumped the oxygenation level to 40%. The Respiratory Therapist even turned off the respirator for a couple of minutes to see how dad would do on his own. Dad would take shallow breaths and the therapist would give an extra boost of air - but it's a beginning!!
They admit that they still don't know what dad has. They are treating according to the symptoms and info they have. They are postponing the EMG till next week. They said that their won't be enough of an improvement to see yet. Next week when they run the EMG - if there is a change for the good they will know they are on the right track - no change and we start over again or wait a little longer for results.
They did take the picks out of his neck. That means that they are sure it is NOT GBS and they have quite the Plasma Exchange for good.
Summery: Dad is awake and alert today! Today is better than yesterday! And Mom is encouraged by the small changes! GOD ROCKS!!! - thanks for the prayers!
Hey - thanks to everyone for all the cards. Mom & Dad got like 7 cards two days ago, 4 more yesterday. She continues to hang them on the wall around the window - she said she is almost out of room!!! - You are all so wonderful. Thanks for loving and caring for my folks!!
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What wonderful news! Every little baby step is a huge victory! Praise and glory be to the Great Physician! We cannot imagine how difficult this has been for you all. You keep on fighting, and we'll keep on praying!
Much love, Lucy and Ron
How wonderful! What great news to begin the day. We pray the baby steps continue. May God strength all of you today. Our prayers continue!
Pastor Tim
Hey - What a good thing to hear.!! We are praying the progress will continue
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