Apparently Ron slept most of the morning. That is probably a good thing since it sounds like he may be moved today, and we'll have a busy afternoon and evening.
Physical Therapy was in and had Ron do foot, leg, and arm exercises (with the yellow bands.) Then he stood beside the bed with a walker for a few minutes. He was pretty weak and white-faced, but heart rate did not go wild. He sat down for a bit, then stood again and took a couple sliding steps to the head of the bed and sat back down. She said she could tell he would progress quickly, as he was pretty strong and stable for someone who'd been down flat for 3 weeks. He got pretty sweaty from the exertion, but said it felt good to move and be out of the bed. :)
Dr. Awad (sp?) was in and said his white count was down a little bit, though still a little elevated. She wants him to complete another week of the antibiotic, but she approved his discharge to Regency Hospital. She and Dr. Jauregi both go to Regency, so there will be continuity of care. His pulmonologist, Dr. Tita goes there, too.
His transport is set for 5:30 today to Regency Hospital on Alexis Rd. in Sylvania. They are a hospital, and do simple procedures there, like trachs, etc., but patients are there longer than in a regular hospital. They will do physical and occupational rehabilitation there. The length of his stay will depend on his progress, but the average length of stay there is 25-30 days. He asked for his portable DVD player, so he can put on headphones and watch movies. He's bored! Laura is going to bring it up when she comes to Regency this evening.
He is getting better at writing, and it won't be long before he'll be able to write what he wants to say. Some of what he says we can decipher by lip reading, but he does not like to slow down for us.
His emotions have been swinging, so I've been asking about getting him back on his other meds. They are finally starting to listen...
The nurses have been great! very patient and cheery with us.
Will add more after the move...
Love,
EJ
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Alrighty move'n on up to the West Side......lol Make sure you wave as you pass by my house. your getting closer to me, now I starting to get scared.....lol. They way it sounds you'll be ready for that Bud light and round of golf before you know it. Keep up the great work and Gods speed.
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