MC was still in ICU today although not your typical patient. :-) Mike is very alert, and actually quite lively with his Doctors and Nurses. Always good for a little sarcasm. Today was filled with his usual tasks at hand. Meds, potty time, shave, teeth, PT, OT, Meds again, food, sit in my chair, meds again, Doctors and Nurses and more Doctors. An occasional nap for 10 minutes if he can squeeze it in.
Today's news: Kidney function has continued to improve slightly. Another blood transfusion again today. Third day in a row. This is in an effort to get his red blood count up. Apparently the bone marrow is not doing it's job. (this is what Mike said the Doctors said. If I have some details wrong, forgive me. Just trying to pass along as much as I can)
Dr. Gelman is doing the Frame surgery tomorrow morning at 10:15 if you want to shout out a little prayer or some good light. This surgery may take as long as 4-5 hours. Dr. Frome will replace the skin on the flap with another set of donor skin. A week from tomorrow Mike will donate his own skin for the permanent covering of his flap. Dr. Gelman's Assistant came in today and spoke in detail about what Mike can expect after tomorrow's procedure. However the Doctors reserve the right to change what they are doing and when at any given moment. It's kind of funny but we've learned that things can always change.
We never imagined that Mike would be 8 + weeks in the hospital, but we are just one day away from 8 weeks. It will most likely be 8-10 more days before MC is ready to leave the hospital. Tomorrow the 24th will not be a good day for any visitors, but after that I imagine MC will be out of ICU and ready for company. The room temp will be tolerable and if you send him a text he'll most likely tell you if it's a good time to come on by.
SB & MC out - sleep well everyone.
PS - I'll have photos tomorrow so you can see MC's new look!
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Mike, sending you much light and love and will be doing long distance Reiki on you from dawn to dusk tomorrow...As well your whole herd of Angels are in the sidelines making sure all goes well tomorrow!!...Heart Hugs- Jill Picard
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow Miike! You are in our prayers. We are on our way to Australia!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to MIke , hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteAsking the Lord to watch over you and your surgeons this morning. I will be watching for Sherry's updates today.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers your way big time! Jenny & Steve
ReplyDeleteMikey, you're probably getting ready to wear one of those fetching head covers and wheel on down the hall. You are being prayed for as well as your medical team. We trust Downtown SB will soon be able to bust you out of ICU. Good news to read the ooze has slowed/stopped, we expect that foot will kick hiney yet again! Best wishes as you roll through the next stages!
ReplyDeleteNancy & Terry Pettit
Mike, sending healing thoughts and love your way. Looking forward to seeing your smiling face again once you get out of jail ;--) --Phil Mandel--
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you two!
ReplyDeleteNeil and Heather Olivier (SWIII)
Sherry, you're an ANGEL (if I could make that bigger and bolder I would!!)! I got misty eyed scrolling through all your updates. I don't know Mike, but he has to be amazing to have your heart! With you by his side he will be able to make it though anything. You're one of the strongest women I know! Happy & healthy thoughts coming to you and Mike. And an extra pat on the back for you for being such an amazing support system!
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs,
Angela Porter
As always, the Road Glide family is praying for you, sending good thoughts and all of our best. Youre doing a great job and we love reading about your improvements.
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