John had a good night and a busy day so far. He has already sat in the chair, taken a short walk, and gone in a wheelchair (that's a big deal - he's been transported in his bed pretty much until now) to have another chest x-ray. Still a mystery what happened and is happening, but at least he is making progress. They have also turned his oxygen amount down to 45% which is a big improvement. He is still incredibly weak but working hard at getting better. He requested some pedals so he can work his legs while he sits in the chair, and a squeeze ball to work his arm muscles. He will work harder than anyone to get home, and sometimes it's funny to watch his interactions with the nurses. They are used to most patients having to be pushed into doing things, not having a patient take the initiative and do things on his own. When he's really tired, like now, and wanted to get back in the bed and they say something like "just for a little while, then we will walk again" he's about ready to deck them. At least it shows his fight which is good.
All of the prayers are so supportive, so thanks again. One of these days John will feel up to reading and hearing about all of the support you guys have been to me, and I know it means a lot to him too.
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ReplyDeleteSounds as if things are getting much better. So happy for you. I think of you often and remember you both in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteGreat, great, great!!!! I'm so happy to hear that he's had such a good and busy day. This sounds like the most he's done yet, and it's on the start of better things to come! Go, John! Take care. Love, Jo Ellen
ReplyDeleteSounds like we are improving! Keep up the hard work John your support team is so happy for you. See you real soon.
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