Another good day is underway. Mike still hasn't gotten much sleep, but he continues to improve regardless. They took the gastro-nasal tube out yesterday and are going to take the IVs from his neck today. He should be down to one IV in his hand after that. Today he also gets to start on clear liquids like juice and popsicles. Up to this point he's been on a diet of ice chips and fluids through an IV. Yesterday he was starving for solid foods, so he's on the right path today. The nurses are also going to wheel him out to a private sun room in the early afternoon so he can enjoy a change of scenery.
His lungs look OK. The respiratory therapists give him breathing treatments every four hours. We assume his other test results are still fine, too. The surgeon should be back in tomorrow to give a report. Mike is also going to be moved out of the ICU and into a regular room tomorrow.
His color is looking so good. His complexion looks really bright and healthy, rather than pale and gray like before the surgery.
We found out yesterday that they gave him 23 units of blood during the surgery. Apparently, the average person has about 8 units of blood inside him. If you think about it, it's almost like all the blood in his body was drained and replenished 3 times during that operation. The fact that he is alive and doing so well so soon after such a marathon of a surgery is a testiment to his incredible will to live, the skill of the surgeon, and some divine intervention. We are so thankful to have him with us. Happy Father's Day, Dad!
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What wonderful news today. It is really a tough surgery and Mike you are doing great. Happy Father's Day. Mary Jean and Tom
Hey Mike - - I have been sending comments all along but nothing seems to be getting posted. I hope this one gets through because I am so proud of you, your courage and your progress. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love, Cousin Judy
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