Hello all,
So far, today has been quite productive:
Derek and Gregg fixed the leaky faucets in Lee's domicile. No more water spewing down the drain. Also, some very important music found! Good stuff! His place is secure, and needs some slight organizing, as he a single guy, playing in many places each week, with quite a library collection to process.
The dialysis went well. Another 4 liters removed. His swelling has gone down, and slowly, the body is adjusting to the newer, cleaner Lee. As people have come in and out today, there are smiles and eyebrows raised......there is clearly a different perspective this afternoon, from just a few days ago.
The have officially started to wean him off the ventilator. There are three steps, and it will be another "adjust-wait-and-see" process to follow.
This morning, they started with 35% O2 and 8% peeps. Then 35% O2 and 5% peeps. Now, moments after Derek & Gregg returned after playing "Tim the Toolman," the O2 was lowered to 30% and peeps are still 5%. His O2 sats are still right at 96-97%.
There is now talk of how things will be when he gets home. For now, we will only go through the questions and answers, as there is much more improvement needed. Nanette & Gregg cared for his dad after a stroke, and then her dad when he became wheelchair bound. They have some experience in these matters.
Please take note, there is still a long way to go. We are still in the same ICU room. When the real breakthrough does come, he will move into a room that will require less care.
While we patiently wait, we continue to thank and praise יהוה for His mighty works!
Eternal Vigilance
שבח יהוה
Bless you for your detailed updates.
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