Michael is still in ICU and is expected to be here for a couple more days but he is doing very well. In fact, many doctors on the team were recommending he be moved back to a regular unit today. However, the lead surgeon prefers he stay in ICU for the higher level of care due to the lower nurse/patient ratio and also because it keeps him away from units that are caring for Covid or other patients with infectious illnesses. We both fully support this plan.
Michael’s infection does not appear to have gotten any worse and some further tests results came back overnight that are helping them zero in on the best way to treat it. Michael continues to have fluid retention issues so they’re still working on solving that problem but he’s able to do laps around the unit again and that will almost certainly help. ❤️
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I was getting nervous and have looked at me feed constantly. It is probably the best he stays in ICU so he can be monitored. Can you stay with him? Usually only every two hours you can go in. Getting all the rest he can.. I guess not get up a walk is hard too. Are you able to work while you are there? That would help get your mind off of the hospital for while you are waiting to get into ICU.
Please give Michael all my love and prayers.
I can only stay with him until 8:00 pm but they don’t make me leave at all during the day until visiting hours end. I also have standing permission to come in as early as I want so I get here about 5:00 am. When he first got (back) to ICU he was in an altered state so I just took up chair space in the corner so I’d be there when he came back around. Now that he is no longer confused, I spend the days helping him to stay awake so he doesn’t get his days and nights mixed up and help with whatever he needs at any given time. He’s back to being mostly independent and physical therapy comes in to walk with him since he’s unsteady on his feet right now because of the fluid retention. So, mainly I just keep him company so he doesn’t go stir crazy. I’ve taken leave from work but that’s just as well because I don’t want to have to worry about deadlines or keeping any more plates spinning than strictly necessary.
Glad to get update and glad to hear that Michael is maintaining! 🤞🤞🙏