Third Day Post Transplant

I talked with Loren by phone earlier this evening and got a little information. I say, "little." because he doesn't always keep the time straight, or exactly what happened. But it has been another good day for him.

The white board in his room had for today: "wean epinepherine and isuprel"
So, I assume that is what took place. The chest tubes will stay in for another couple days since they are still draining some "red fluid" out of his chest cavity. (sorry, if you're eating :-)

Loren is eating solid food like a trooper. I think he may be eating better than before transplant, in some ways. He reported to me that he was taken off "one line, something in my foot." I don't know what med, probably one of the above. If I'm not there, the facts for this blog are a little hazier than usual.

The physical therapist came in and had him do exercises in bed, as well as stand without a walker. (people were supporting him)

His blood sugar is still up and down, but that is med related, and will hopefully stabilize eventually.

This will be my time at home to get packed for a 10 week "vacation" and finish up some business here at the house. I am not looking forward to being away from the children. (hmmm, have I mentioned that before?)

Before I left the hospital room this morning, one of the social workers came in and was giving me paperwork and making small, "happy" talk. "I'll bet you're just enjoying this time alone with your husband and without the kids!" *blank stare from me* "Well, uh, actually, I'd rather be at home with them. " (no offense intended to spouse)

I'm starting to believe in the concept of alternative universes. Why, I'm fairly certain I intersected with one of their life forms, just this morning.

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