While Jeff is still his feisty self when stimulated, his condition is not improving as quickly as we'd like. However, find comfort in that he does respond when asked to squeeze or pull on the nurses hands.
He knows that Amanda and his mom are here, so I'm sure he is eager to get off the ventilator and yap at his two favorite ladies. Unfortunately, his lungs still have some fluid/mucus, so the ventilator is camping out for another day or so.
Man, there are a lot of tubes and bags and things hooked up to Jeff, but they informed us that they removed the A-line and at least one of the IVs. That central line they put in yesterday will take over the jobs of those guys.
Also, no more blood pressure medication. Yay!
Still a low-grade fever, so he got some Tylenol in his drug cocktail this morning.
They've added a couple of things to help with food and digestion, and he needed more blood today - 2 units.
Direct your thoughts, prayers and positive energy at those lungs - we need to send that vent packing!
Enjoying our first trip to Lake Martinez, AZ "the river". Good times! Finding our new normal.
Thank you for the updates. I was waiting for you post that Jeff was pulling the nurses.... anyway, we are praying hard for those lungs to clear and for all of you to have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteC'mon Dippy! (Yes, that name will always stick) We know how stubborn you are, but you got this! Keeping you in our prayers! Hang in there and stay positive!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure slow start precedes a strong finish in recovery! Lot's of prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteEven tho I have only met you once; My name is Melissa Leach, Tony Wiebe's Fincee'. WE are praying for you to have a quick recovery. <3 My heart goes out to you Jeff. <3
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