It’s only 8:00 am and Michael has already had a great morning! After what he says was “the best night of sleep he’s had since surgery,” he’s seen the doctor walked around a bit, and sat up in the chair.
The doctor says Michael continues to do great and he can now have soft food! He even said I’m allowed to bring in any outside food that is on the approved list from the dietician yesterday. The psychological factor of being able to choose his own foods will no doubt be a big help toward his recovery.
The doctor said everything else with Michael looks just fine and there are no concerns. They would like to see a little less fluid in his drain before they send him home but they’re in no way alarmed by it. Overall, it sounds like that’s the last of the hurdles before they boot us back home.
Michael is able to hold longer conversations, stays awake for longer stretches, is joking around, and overall getting back to his old self. The biggest clue that he’s feeling better is when he discreetly asked today if I could acquire a small item for his roommate, who needs something and has no visitors. Five days out from major, major surgery and he’s already looking out for the people around him. Show of hands, who’s thinking, “yeah, that’s the Michael I know”? He really is the kindest soul.
Since he’s doing so well and it’s a Saturday, it’s unlikely the doctor will swing by again today so I imagine this evening’s update will be even shorter than this. And that’s what we want because no news is good news. ❤️
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Sounds so great and I am sure there is a long list of do’s and don’ts where food choices are concerned. How about coffee? Know he loves coffee. Being on a diabetic diet already I am sure has you making, and eating the right food already. How about spicy foods? Think that might irritate the stomach. Soo many questions still to be answered and worked out.
Helping his roommate is so like Mike. Did that man have a similar operation? Maybe he flew from someplace and family could not come with him.
Hope it is a productive and good day. Love the post and agin so appreciate you taking care of Mike. Love and hugs
Technically he’s allowed to have coffee but they want him to stay away from anything too acidic for the time being so he’s probably going to take a break from it until everything is in excellent working order. And, you’re right. Spicy food is out for a while too. But most of what we already make is on the approved list so we won’t have to make too many adjustments and he probably won’t have to give up much of anything in the long term. He was very happy to hear that!
His roommate had some kind of leg surgery and I’m not too sure of his situation but he may be from out of town. He’s a very nice guy.
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