Today's update.
I feel like I'm doing a daily school assignment, but if this helps to keep all our friends and family updated then it is what I need to do.
Good news:
Paul got up and walked today. Even with having a couple drainage tubes abd multiple I.V.'s, he walked about 50 feet. Upon coming back to his room he smiled and said to the nurses " Think I'll take this one!" His sense of humor continues even when he is not feeling 100%. He is doing better on his breathing and the coughing which is so vital to clearing his lungs grows stronger each day.
An echocardiogram was done to assess his heart and maybe come to a desicion as to why he continues to go into atrial fibrillation with they remove him from the amiodrone medication.
Not so good news:
They did not do the "swallow test" today as the surgeon wants to do an endoscopy and take a physical look at the inside of Paul's new esophagus. So the test will be delayed for now. I have not heard the results of the echocardiogram.
We are taking it all "One day at a time" and taking joy in the little things that mark progress.... The atrial I.V. Line being removed from his arm, the ability of being able to cough, being able to swab his mouth by himself... Small steps but in the scheme of things, very big achievements!
Thank you all for the support through prayers, instant messages, comments, cards, well wishes, positive energy and most of all love.
Let's see what tomorrow brings.
Hugs to all,
Jo
One day at a time, baby steps every day. Time will be Paul's best friend. Hopefully in a month or 2 months there will be a lot of healing by then. Just remember God is holding him and you to get through all of this! Feel better soon Paul! Don't rush things. Jo, rest when you can. I saw you had the opportunity to do that. That was good! Take care both of you. I read all of your updates!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Paul is doing better each day! And he has a terrific wife/nurse brightening his day! Love you guys!
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