Dr. Chen was in a little after noon today with the wound specialist and they changed all of Daddy's wound vacs. Dr. Chen said that the chest area was looking really good. The neck/jaw wound have some puss around the edges. He said they would recheck on Friday.
Daddy was a lot more alert today and seemed more like himself. His white count was a little better today as was his kidneys. Swelling still down and Dr. Mathews (Kidney Doc.) said they may be able to cut back or even stop the lasix tomorrow provided his kidneys keep improving. We haven't gotten to talk with Dr. Keeley yet about the lung situation.
A big "Thank You" to everyone for your continued support and prayers (and a huge THANK YOU to God for listening to all of us). I know Daddy still has a long ways to go but at least we are on the right trail now and going in the right direction.
Morning Update:
Daddy was awake and watching TV at 7:30 this morning. The swelling looks much better. His CPAP oxygen had to be raised from 40% to 45% sometime during the night. I talked with one of the Critical Care Residents and she said that Daddy's kidney function is better. It went from 1.82 yesterday to 1.62 today so that is a notable improvement. The lung x-ray wasn't back as of 8:00 a.m. so not sure if any improvement there yet or not. She did say that his lungs sounded better this morning so I hope that means they are improving. Daddy seemed to be in better spirits this morning and was joking with the Resident. She asked him what year it was and he wrote 1492. Then she asked him if he knew where he was and he wrote "I wish I was at home". He did finally tell her it was 2009 & he was in the hospital. Sometimes these doctors don't understand Daddy's sense of humor. I'm just grateful that he's back in his right mind.
Dr. Chen won't be in today until around noon with the wound specialist to redo all the wound vacs. So I'll update again once we've talked to him.
7 comments:
Sure sounds good to know Roy is joking around again.
We all sure do appreciate his sense of humor. Things do sound much better. Keep those blogs going. Love to all of you. Susan and Bill
What an encouraging report! We Are happy to hear it! Still keeping you all in our prayers!
Carolyn Edelstein
So glad of the progress!! So thankful for answered prayers!!!
We continue to keep him and all of you in our prayers.
Giles and Mary Gilley
So Thankful for the great news. Will keep Praying for continued healing.
David and Becky Layman
Definitely a good sign that he is showing his sense of humor! We continue to pray for his recovery. Thank you Hollie for keeping all of us posted! Hugs to your mom and dad. Lisa Hippeard
Sounds so good to hear Roy is doing so much better. Please give him and Doris a kiss for me and know all of you are in my thoughts and prays minute by minute. Love and prays to all. Sue Richards
Your good news is so special!
Again, thanks you for your daily communications.
Prayers and love are with all of you.
Claudia
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