Started a posting last night around midnight at the hospital and I fell asleep in the chair mid-way without saving it to the blog. Woke up around 1:00 AM and went home for a few hours of sleep in a bed.
Ed had a much better afternoon and evening fever wise - it's hovering between 99.9 and 100.7 so he's much more comfortable than he was during the spiking. He's getting PPN around the clock now with fluids and his antibiotics, acid reflux medication in his IV, anti-nausea in the IV as well as pain meds and ativan to keep him level from a pain and anxiety standpoint. He did get another unit of red blood cells yesterday as well and the platelets. Hopefully his platelet count will be up enough today to allow them to the put in the PICC line so we can get him back on the TPN for better nutrition.
His spirits were much better yesterday afternoon - his long-time grade-school buddies Robert & Mike Winters (twins) came by for a little while, Kristin stopped by after work briefly and Aaron came by in the evening for a few hours. Ed was pretty exhausted by 9 PM, but it boosted his spirits and everyone observed the mandatory masks and sanitation protocols. Even though his counts are really low, Dr. Menco said that as long as he doesn't have direct contact (no touching), and no small children and no sick people, he can have a couple of brief visitors a day if they stay outside a 6 foot perimeter of the bed and Ed is wearing a mask as well. It boosts his spirits and that's an important part of healing too. The broad spectrum antibiotic in his IV will also give him a little protection, but we don't want to push it.
There were lots more cards in the mail from the weekend - from near and far, people from the past and present, as well as a small photo album from an old friend with pictures of good times from the 80s. We had a fun time chuckling at the OP shorts and silly hair styles, and Ed especially enjoyed recalling the fond memories of good times. Thanks to Don Tucker in Colorado for sending that out - must have taken some looking to find all those great old pics!
I'm at this office again this morning and will update later today after the doctors have been in to see us.
So glad things seem to be getting better --- laughter is the best medicine as well so keep the OP shorts in mind! Love you guys, TC
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you can have visitors within those restrictions. In between the shivering and vomiting,it probably gets pretty boring in there after a while!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are feeling at least a little better. I'm sending prayers and healing thoughts your way. I hope to be able to see you soon. Let me know if and when I can stop by Los Robles for a short visit. I'll be there. I can be reached @ ProSteam, 805.493.2222.
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Ed, hang in there,I would love to see you,please let me know when. Ryan seems to be handling the plant well, I am still keeping Lloyds plumbing busy. Liz, I admire you. Lots of love.
ReplyDeleteHi Ed, Just wanted to say hello and let you know we are thinking of you. I heard you got married-congratulations! Seems like you really found a good woman with all that i can see she is doing for you. That is wonderful. So sorry to hear about your medical battles, please know we are wishing you well. I hope you are still enjoying the mural in your dining room. Keep a good attitude, it makes a difference!
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