Paul had a rough night last night and is feeling very tired today.
12:30 AM Coughing, choking.... I suctioned the tracheotomy
1:30 AM Heavy coughing, choking.... I suctioned the tracheotomy with a small amount of sterile saline.
3:10 AM Coughing ...... I suctioned tracheotomy
5:10 AM Paul requested something for pain as his stomach muscles and right back/shoulder are sore from all the coughing.
6:00 AM. Blood draw...... The start of our morning routine...Chest X-ray to follow then morning medications.
Sometime today I will get Paul up to take a shower. I know it will tire him out and zap any energy he has, but I also feel it will be good for him to have the water run over his body and rehydrate his very dry skin. I teased him this morning and told him he looks like a snake with all the skin he is shedding. I will warm some lotion and try that too!
I'm hoping that later today he will have the energy to do his daily walking (Physical Therapy) and his arm exercises ( Occupational Therapy). I don't want to push him too hard, but I don't want any set backs either. He has worked too hard and come too far to let a bad day send him backwards. We know this will be a long recovery. Paul weight loss alone is going to take time, probably months to recoup some of the fat and muscle back to his body. I wish there was a way to "suck out" the fat from my body and give it to him. Lord knows I have enough to spare, especially after this hospital stay. I tend to stress eat all the wrong foods. *smile
It is fairly early and I am hoping as the day progresses so will his energy and strength.
Thank you all for you constant encouragement, well wishes and shared energy.
Jo
hang in there god be with you both
ReplyDeleteWas hoping it was a peace filled good nights rest. Continue to pray, and hold you in my daily thoughts. Thinking, praying, hoping, Love Ya. Big Sis BOBBY and DON..
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