We've had one day out of the ICU. I'll list 10 of the differences that the ward has over the ICU.
1. natural light
2. leaving the room to go to the physio gym - without a nurse!
3. I don't have to phone in to visit Scott - I just walk in!
4. Scott ate real food today - pasta, potatoes, meat, cake.
5. Fewer doctor visits. That's good and bad.
6. Better sleep
7. Less comfortable chairs for me.
8. Scott has a call bell instead of just yelling.
9. Scott gets a red, heart shaped pillow he is supposed to hug while coughing. It helps him sleep.
10. I took Scott out of his room for a walk - without a nurse!
There is bigger news than being out of the ICU. The surgeon, Dr.Rebeyka, came in today and is really pushing to have Scott return to Calgary ASAP! The orders for a transfer have been received in Calgary. I spoke to the transplant nurse in Calgary and she was filing out the paperwork. It could be as soon as tomorrow! I can hardly believe it. I'm always cautious about what I'm told as I know things can change. But maybe tomorrow!!!!!!
Scott is feeling pretty good. I am really praying for his kidneys -literally. So far they aren't doing enough work. If it doesn't change he'll probably need dialysis until he can get a kidney transplant in the future. So please pray with me for those little organs to get their work done by clearning toxins and fluids from Scott's system. Right now he's extremely bloated and puffy from excess fluid retention. There is still the chance that his kidneys will recover. We'll just wait and see.
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This story is becoming absolutely fascinating! It would make a great personal interest novel. We are bouyed up at your successes and feel the pain of your setbacks. Keep up the news and views.
ReplyDeleteLove from Mark & Sheila