3rd camera pill Monday morning

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