The good news is that John had a pretty good night. Blood pressure still a bit low, but better than the last day or so. He got some sleep which was well needed. The physical therapy folks even brought a bike in here yesterday, and they are going to come in each day and have him ride for a few minutes to keep up the muscle strength in his legs. When the therapist criticized his posture on the bike, and didn't like the way he was doing a few other things, he reminded her that it was a bit difficult to do with a tube hanging out of his neck and enough tape on there to hold everything in place so nothing falls out that shouldn't. I can't wait until later today when they get together again.
The doctor's goal for the moment is to get his medicines regulated so that his heart rhythms stay good, his fluid levels stay good, and his blood pressure stays up. She said she would like for him to go 2 days in a row with no medicine changes, and that would be great progress. We really do have a wonderful team of doctors, and the nurses have been great too. We see all of the doctors on the transplant team, depending in who is the attending physician that week, so even though we have lots of doctors they are all on the same page when it comes to his care.
We want to thank all of you again for your prayers and good wishes, they are much appreciated by all of us.
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Missy,
ReplyDeleteMatt just called and told me the news. Our prayers are with you both.
Love,
Lennye and family
Good for you John! Glad to hear you are not letting the therapist get the best of you! (Missy do I need to loan him my big orange crab? HA!)
ReplyDeleteHeard about a child across the street getting a heart this week, so I know it can happen to John too! Love ya, Suzette
Missy and John,
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you every day. Ransome and Mary send their love along with Julia's and mine.
Rodney And Julia