John had another good night, and got some decent sleep which was great. Doctors have already come by today and things are pretty much the same. They haven't given him diuretics for several days now, so his electrolyte levels have stayed more stable which is good. They are basically trying to give his kidneys a break while keeping his heart working well. The increased IV medicines make his heart pump blood better to his kidneys, so he doesn't retain as much fluid so he doesn't need as many diuretics. So it is a tradeoff to find the right balance between the higher levels of the IV medicine and the side effects of that with it making his heart beat stronger.
We still don't know the long term plan, and probably there isn't one. Over the next few days they will either replace the Swan catheter in his neck with another one, or they will remove it. They have to change them out because of the chance of infection, but since his pressures are so good they may decide that he doesn't need it.
He's already ridden the bike this morning, and now we are gearing up for another day of watching games on tv. At least there are some good basketball games on which is vaguely entertaining. We have some movies to watch too, so we manage to make the time pass.
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Have you watched any of the movies I sent yet?
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ReplyDeleteI have been reading the blog and thinking of both of you. I am glad you have been watching basketball. We are excited about the Tar heels. They are the only ones left in my bracket.
Have you guys met Dr Book yet? She is my cardiologist. I love her.
I cannot even imagine what you are going through, but I know you are in a good place.
Love and prayers, Shelly Barber