We had another really good visit from the lead surgeon and the big news of the day is that Michael can have soft food again! I practically ran to the cafeteria.š Heās already had some banana and a bit of scrambled egg so cross fingers, toes, eyes, whatever that the food behaves in his system. That was an hour ago and so far, so good.
The doctor is still very satisfied with his progress and feels the fluid retention issue is continuing to slowly improve. His instructions for the day are to walk as much as Michael is up to walking and rest in between. The diabetic management team collected Michaelās endocrinologistās contact information for me yesterday so they can talk with him about taking over his diabetes care after discharge and will also be back today with tailored dietary instructions and eventually his at-home medication information.
Other than that, I donāt expect much else to go on today since Michael doesnāt have any particular immediate needs beyond monitoring and medication administration. He wonāt need any post-surgical physical therapy because he gets around just fine and they donāt have any more tests or procedures lined up for him beyond the standard bloodwork heās been getting every day.
Itās been one hell of a ride but weāre miles and miles ahead from where we were a couple weeks ago when just sitting up to sip water was a Herculean effort. Michael is coming up on the two-year anniversary of his diagnosis this month and he has clawed and fought every step of the way to get here. Iām so proud of him and amazed at his perseverance every step of the way.
Iāll be back this evening to let you know how his day went. ā¤ļø
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Another great news report. Yes you have been on a rollercoaster ride the last two years. Both physically and mentally. Being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel has got to be a wonderful feeling. I am so proud of the way you have worked thru this with strength and determination. Working as a great team to get the answers and get the doctors that could help was the right way to go. Not taking no and finding another way took lots of research and it has paid off.
Keep moving and now actually eating and tasting real food must be great. Just a little at a time and can not wait to see what your new diet will look like..
Have a blessed day and will be looking for more good news tonight. Love you
Great to hear heās almost ready to come home, and you too! I imagine the pets are missing you both. ā¤ļøU both!
There is so much good news. I’m really happy at the progress.