Hey there, all. Doctors just came by today (actually several of the residents stop by, but our main transplant doctor just visited), seems like they have had a busy day. John is doing okay, feeling pretty bloated and "full" so they are going to try some diuretics tomorrow. They did some extra blood work to check his iron levels, and he is getting anemic. No big surprise, since they drain him regularly. Makes him very trendy I suppose, with all of the interest in the Twilight series of books and the attention to vampires. Not sure what the plan will be to remedy the anemia, but for now they are not doing anything in particular.
Also saw the dietician today, since he has been here for a while he gets some special dinners starting later this week. They are still supposed to be low sodium, but a change from the same old stuff he's been getting. I'm not sure why it works that way, it's not like we're going to boycott the food here but at least it is something that might be more appealing to him. We have a stash of our own low sodium foods here that we use sometimes, since his food choices here are pretty limited, so we will see how his new and improved menu goes later this week.
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John and Missy -
ReplyDeleteYou are both in my thoughts and prayers. I've added your blog to my favorites list and everytime I look at the list I see "John's Blog" there and send up a little prayer and some warm thoughts. The posts on the truce between John and the physical therapists made me smile. You have a smart therapist!
Take care, and know that we're all right there with you.
Mary Lynne