Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday, 3:00 pm Update
Today is our fourth day at home!! Sunday and Monday weren't such great days. Steve seemed to get weaker and weaker. I took him to see the nutritionist Monday afternoon and after lots of discussion the doctor decided to add a bag of fluids to Steve's TPN. He had a low blood pressure with a fast heart rate which shows signs of dehydration. Lincare (the home health people), showed up at the house around 7:00 last night and hooked him up the the fluids. They also drew blood and are running cultures to make sure there is no infection. The bag of fluids ran all night and Steve woke up this morning feeling better and seems to have a little more energy. Steve is also trying soft foods. He had some chicken noodle soup for lunch ---- we'll know soon if that is tolerable. This is a very slow healing process. We seem to take one step forward and two steps back, but the doctor warned us it would be like this. We are learning to take baby steps ---- not an easy thing to do when you consider the fast paced lives we live.
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4 comments:
Get prepared Stevie boy Nurse Ratchett is coming tomorrow or rather nurse Chaney!
Paddy and Steve this is one of my favorite prayers. Say it over and over to give you the strength you both need. Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.
Ron is coming down next week. he hopes to see you then.
Liz
So sorry to hear about the set backs
but this, too, shall pass. Steve
has a strong spirit and with all of the good help, he can endure much
except Nurse Chaney. Lord help him.
We love you both and our prayers
and thoughts are coming your way.
Love,Norma
You all are always in my prayers! Uncle Steve, I'll be visiting soon! I love you all!
Kimmie
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