Hi Everyone!
We just saw the kidney doctors, and the first thing they said was, "Well, you really don't need kidney doctors anymore!", so they are signing off! The nurse is going to take out his dialysis catheter in a little bit, so that is one less line that is in him. Plus, this one was in his neck, so I'm sure it will be more comfortable to wake up to. They've already reduced both sedatives today. He's been awake a lot more this morning. He had his eyes open enough that I went ahead and put his glasses on for him. Every time we ask if he is in pain, he shakes his head no. He's breathing really well, so I think we might be able to move out of the ICU in a few days! The next step is to get him off the ventilator and put a collar on his trach tube. This supplies oxygen without any positive pressure for breaths. Then, once they've decided he can handle this well enough on his own, he'll be able to move from the ICU to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The last time we were there was Dec 12th and 13th. He'll still get a lot of care, but the room is much more comfortable to be in. We have not yet seen the Infectious Disease doctor today, but she said yesterday that she was planning on signing off today as well. He has made so much improvement in such a short time! Everyone that has helped us out these past 6 weeks keep stopping by to see him, especially since he looks so different and more like himself. It is so nice to get this kind of attention, because we've definitely had the other kind while we've been here. I am just so happy and so grateful!
Love,
Melissa
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ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting! He's improving so fast you're barely going to be able to keep up with the updates soon!!! Sounds like the two of you will be having a party in the PCU any day now! :)
ReplyDeleteStay positive Melissa (as you obviously are). I'm sure when he wakes up to all of your smiling faces and encouragement Eric's recovery will only accelerate!
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting. You have lots of family and friends that are with you in this and Eric will get better. He has the strength of Goliath! Glad to hear the good news keeps coming and hope it continues. Stay strong and as always, you are all in my thoughts!
ReplyDeleteSuch awesome news! I just want to skip around! But after getting a Cook device, what did you expect! Many, many from MED send their regards, you both are in our thoughts and prayers! :)
ReplyDeleteWe'll be up to visit you soon. Take care of yourself so you can take care of the big guy!