Michael remains in ICU to minimize the potential for exposure to germs as the doctors work to clear the infection he has. The fluid retention seems to be decreasing but, like getting the infection resolved, it’s a bit of a slow process. Michael spent the day resting and then walking as his energy levels permitted. Tomorrow will probably be more of the same. Not very exciting, but I think we’ve both had enough excitement to last us a while.
Although Michael’s surgery was June 17th, we left for Miami on June 14th for all his pre-op appointments. That means tomorrow marks one month that we’ve been away from home, something we never expected in a million years. The doctors still aren’t talking about discharge dates so we have no idea how much longer we have to go. We both know that extra time away is a small price to pay for his miraculously successful surgery, but please keep a good thought that we can wrap this up soon and get back home.
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Again glad he will be staying in ICU. You sure don’t want anything else to delay his recovery. What are they treating the infection with? And where did it come from? I am so thankful that they are monitoring him so closely. Hope he can come home soon but making sure he is 100% is the important thing right now. Love to you both and get rest.
Again, they don’t know where the infection came from. They have tried an arsenal of medication and various techniques with mechanical drains to clear it up. He’ll be having another CT once his kidneys can handle the contrast cocktail he’ll have to drink and maybe that will reveal something they can’t see with a visual exam.
BIG HUGS to you both! Healing energy is sent daily!
Every day is one step closer to home, no matter the difficulties or detours. The ultimate goal is worth the journey. Much love.