Happy Passover!
Well folks, a lot has taken place, and now that the guards have changed, it is time to update what we can remember:
From Nanette:
0830 - Lee was on CPAP mode for awhile and did fine. The RT wanted me to keep him awake because he was a bit tired so I put some Django Reinhardt on and made up words to sing to him. Mostly "you need to stay awake."
0900 - Dr. Nathan (lung) came in and said Lee still needs to be trached as his upper body is still too weak and this would be best for Lee's recovery. The tracheotomy is scheduled for around noon today. Other than this, all numbers look fine. More later. ❤️
1215 - Took Lee down to do the Trach surgery. Not too invasive, but still enough that there will be a recovery period.
1315 - Lee returns from surgery and all went well.
1400 - They took Lee down to do a gall bladder flush. Seems there is a little blockage that needs clearing.
1345 - Returns from Gall Bladder flush. Lot of invasive things today, so his pain is a little higher than normal.
1715 - Looks like his numbers are staying good enough to postpone the dialysis until tomorrow.
1845 - Gregg Arrives. Lee smiles!? Wow! I have not seen a real smile from that guy in years...must be gas.
We spent some time reviewing all he is able to do. He can see, hear, and move his head to answer questions. Under normal circumstances I can read lips, but right now, his embouchure is a bit weak.
Numbers are looking good, tere is a little residual pain from the surgery, so he is dozing off now and then.
Signing off for the night.
Eternal Vigilance
שבח יהוה
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