General good news on rounds. He will be transferred out today to the SIMC (Surgical InterMediate Care) No timing on that of course.
They will repeat the chest xray prior to considering the removal of the chest tube.
They will get a swallowing study before advancing his diet. He has had some emesis (vomiting), and they want to make sure that he is swallowing OK. I anticipate that this will be normal. Last night he was hungry. This morning he does not have an appetite.
He hasn't had a bowel movement since he's been here. They will give him something to encourage some action. Sorry we have to talk about stuff like poop and pee. However they are essential to our body's normal function.
They will continue physical therapy. As hard as it is for him, I think he enjoys it.
His oxygenation continues to be very good. He is on a simple mask at this time. I think the plan is to have him stay on BiPAP at night time.
He had a little more pain this morning. He rated it a 6 on a scale of 10. After some pain medications he said it was about a three. I'm okay with that because the parents of teenagers live at about a pain level of four throughout the teenage years...
Glad to hear the progress Lars! U were again my inspiration as I ran this morning. I thought of your walk through the ICU. Good luck with PT today. We love u and continue to pray for u. Kurt and Anika, it was great seeing u both yesterday on The phone. Thanks so much for the posts. Your words make us laugh and cry. Most of all thank u for your positive outlook in this time of your life. We know that is only possible through your faith in our Savior Jesus Christ. We love and miss u all.
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ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are doing better! my family and i have been praying for you everyday and we really are happy to hear about your progress!! God is right there and is not letting you go and we are all happy for that!! i hope to see you very soon, when you come back home to Montana!! :)
Wahoo! So glad that things are progressing well. We hope to make it up to see you on the weekend. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I had to chuckle about the pain scale for parents of teenagers! So true, and each teenager brings a different rating, too. Glad that Lars is progressing so well... our prayers continue.
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