Thought I would get this posted. It’s 8:25 pm and I’m over here with Don – will be leaving here in a bit to go back to the apartment.
One good thing for today is counts are going up – so hopefully within a few days it will be okay to have family visits – well visits that can actually be in the same room as Don. Hope it’s soon!!
We had Nurse Kristen – a really sweet girl that got married I think she said a week after Mark and Brina. Had her 2 days in a row so we liked that!! Don’s temp and blood pressure were okay this morning.
10:25 a.m. – Had visit from Dr. Fuchs – he was doctor on call. He actually came yesterday as well. He asked Don how he was feeling. Indicated they would probably start cutting down on the antibiotics IF he has no temperature in 24 hours – but would continue the anti-fungal medication because they suspect there is infection in colon area. I honestly don’t think they have pinpointed it as a definite – but apparently it’s a strong possibility – that is why they are continuing the medication. I got the impression from him that Don perhaps might, just might be released tomorrow or Tuesday. As much as I want it to be tomorrow – I don’t want it unless Don is ready to go. Unfortunately Don’s temp was just taken at 8:15 pm and it was 100.4 LL. Nurse will retake it at 9:00 – she said she would notify the Doctor to let him know – so I guess we won’t go tomorrow – will have to wait and see.
He still has diarrhea but the frequency has settled down – it’s been 2 to 3 hours between which is a huge difference of going every half hour or so – so that’s quite an improvement so hopefully something is working!!
He ate some applesauce today and for dinner had few bites of turkey and mashed potatoes – after not eating for 2+ days I was happy with this!! Just wish he could sleep – he hasn’t really slept in 36+ hours – just cat naps here and there. They can’t give him anything to sleep because this could be a problem with him having diarrhea and it could interfere with medications he is taking. I just don’t know how long he can keep this up.
Sorry folks I’m kinda all over the place with this blog – just reading my notes and trying to get it all down. Another doctor came around 2:45 pm and asked about his stomach problems – did press on stomach and asked Don if he had pain – he said no. He really hasn’t had any pain when anyone has pressed so that is a good thing!
Don did take a shower today so I know that felt good and made him feel a bit better.
His blood pressure has been good today – and they did give him some hydration with electrolytes to help replace some of the calcium, potassium and magnesium he is losing. Waiting now for Nurse Irina to come in around 9ish to retake temperature – I just can’t figure out why it goes up at night L.
I’m going to post this and come back and add a few more notes before I leave for the night. TEMP UPDATE - Nurse just took blood pressure - it was good - temperature down to 99.6.
Just hope Don can get some sleep tonight.
Just hope Don can get some sleep tonight.
Please keep the prayers coming – we need and appreciate them all.
Love you all!
Don & Muffin
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