More good news this morning! Let’s start with a quote from the lead doctor. “I am very pleased with your progress, young man!” He gave the go ahead for Michael to move to a regular room so that will happen later today. There’s no prescribed time for these things, he’ll go as soon as a bed is available so it could be an hour or it could be 12. He also told Michael that his colleagues will continue to visit, monitor, and report to him because he’s leaving town today. He said he’ll be gone for a week and “hopes Michael will already be home before he’s back.” (!!!!!!!!!) That was not an official forecast of when he might go home so it’s important not to worry if there’s no more talk of release dates for the next few days.
Michael did a couple more laps around the unit overnight and has already been up in the chair today. His (expected) puffiness and fluid retention continues to decrease and the good kind of GI activity they look for continues to increase. The tube he wants out so badly will need to stay in another day, unfortunately, but that’s precautionary and not because anything is going wrong. Michael’s labs, vitals, and overall presentation continue to look great and none of the doctors or nursing staff have any concerns. His pain has decreased to the point that he’s just taking Tylenol and he’s moving around so well that it’s actually a little weird. I mean, I saw the scar so I know he had the surgery but when he wants to turn over he just flips himself like a pancake and goes back to sleep. Three days ago he could barely raise his arm so his progress has been absolutely remarkable.
I expect today to be another slow news day, which is good. He will eventually move to a regular room at some point and then sleep and eat the occasional ice chip until that darn tube comes out. At that point, he’ll start on clear liquids, then puréed food, then solid. They want to make sure that nothing he ingests or does causes any of the reattached areas to leak so this will all happen slowly over a few days.
Unless anything comes up, I’ll be back with an update sometime after 9:00ish tonight. Thank you all. ❤️
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No need to post this, just something I wanted to share with you both.
I had not been aware of how much I was invested in to Michael being better.
I was talking to Kim at work about how amazing you are both outwardly. I know you have probably had some difficult days, and life shows up. Yet you are calm and in control. Much better than I would be.
I felt this huge knot inside myself unwinding when Lisa posted after the procedure. Anytime Michael is ready I have a character for him.
Love you both.
I cannot stress enough how happy and relieved I am to hear that Mike is doing so well. Lisa, thank you for keeping us updated and for taking such good care of him.
Love you guys!
More great news. Always been a straight ahead guy and determination is his demeanor. Keep up the push Mike but not to hard. Let your body adjust and you will be home soon.
Rob was here to spray this mornings. He said he had a key and code if you want your place sprayed. He is going to wait till you give the go ahead. I can call him later with what you want to do. He said good luck and get better.
All smiles for you and Mike!!! Take it slow and heal perfectly please! 😁😁