Just another quick note, since I have to get back to the room. John has been doing great - did one walk this morning of 2 laps around the floor with no break and NO supplemental oxygen. They doctors and physical therapists are amazed at the progress and the turnaround. The xray still shows some lung damage and congestion, but his breathing is so much better and the fact that he is off all oxygen is really surprising to them. We are now negotiating with the doctors with the feeding tube issue, since the doctors really want to keep it in for another couple of days or so and John really wants it out. Will probably end up keeping it for one more day and pulling it tomorrow. It drives him crazy but they really want to keep his nutrition level up and being replaced. John is trying to eat but it's hard with the tube in.
He will walk again soon, and since he is doing so well I can probably take him without the nurse. Tad, his brother, is here and will help too.
More later, thanks.
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This is such great news! I am so excited that John is around walking, that is a huge achievement! Lots of love and prayers, Emily Richardson
ReplyDeleteGod is answering all of our prayers! I'm so happy and proud of John for his strenth and determination in his recovery. It must be a wonderful sight to watch him walk up and down the hall with NO OXYGEN!!!!! YIPEE! I'm so grateful to see more and more progress each time I read an update. Hugs to both of you and keep it up....it's working! Love, JoEllen
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