Family and Friends,
After speaking with the GI doctors this morning, they determined that while they are waiting for the slides to come from Bethesda to look at the pathology, to be on the safe side they were going to repeat the camera pill. They want to make sure Bob is still bleeding enough to warrant surgery. Bob and I were both happy that they were being so proactive. Today was a much better day with the nurses too. The nurse has been giving Bob his pain medication on every even hour without having to be reminded (this is a huge plus in Bob's book), we finally got his air mattress delivered today (I had to call the nursing supervisor and it was delivered in 1o minutes) and Bob started physical therapy here. The woman kicked his butt. Today was the first day that Bob stood up and did exercises (holding on to the back of a chair). One of them was squatting. Could only squat 3 inches from knees locked (so hardly at all) but it's a start. (it was very hard for me not to start yelling "Back, back, back.. up!"- but I thought he'd get mad)
Anyhow, now we are waiting for the wound care nurse. That's the last person who hasn't come yet. I hope she comes soon.
They have decided to take Bob off all antibiotics and antifungals today.
Please keep Bob in your prayers. Thanks again for all the kind words of support.
Love and thanks,
Michele
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you would be supprised with bob, i think he would see the humor in calling his depth given recent events.
ReplyDeleteBob, clearly you have been out for a while. I 3" squat equals 3 whites lights now. Keep kicking ass you two.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to read a post that made me totally laugh! Glad to hear care is getting better. Weekends are tough at any hospital! You will learn something called "Cleveland Clinic Time" very quickly. That's what we call it up here anyway. I wouldn't trade the care for anywhere else though. They know their stuff!
ReplyDeletemichele i have been following your blog in awe. where do you get all the energy and knowledge to do it all. when Lou was in the hospital i spent all my time trying to keep Lou calm so the nurses wouldnt get hurt. he is not a good patient! i read your blog to Lou and keep him updated. please let Bob know that we are pulling for both of you
ReplyDeleteblessed be
Doris Simmons