It was a tough day for MC and his progress

Hi all - I hope this day finds you well.  

I just need to dig in and say "Mikey had a hard day"  His day was filled with tests, tests, more test and a trip back to the ICU - Here's what happened from SB's point of view. 

Just Craig came in and did a wound change first thing this morning.  There had been a little concern ( mostly from Mike and myself) about the bleeding that was coming from his foot.  This came after 8 days of very little bleeding.  No red stuff in the past week or so. Now it's a mess and the wound changes are happening every few hours instead of every 24 hrs. 

Later in the morning as Mike was doing his morning bathroom routine (potty, teeth and shave) he let the nurse know that he wasn't feeling quite right.  Flag for Nurse Melonie when she hears a patient say that.  Just about then, MC passed out while sitting on the toilet.  Out for 30 seconds, back for a minute, gave instructions to everyone about how to get him off the toilet, then out again for 30 seconds or so.  When he woke again, he started giving instructions again on how to get himself up.  It cracked up the staff later when they recalled his wanting to give instructions.  Meanwhile when Mike went "out" Mel called down the hall for help and the Rapid Response Team came flying. The staff got him back to bed. After that came the EKG's, X-Rays, blood work and even the Telemeter again to monitor his heart.  Basically the heart is fine and his blood count is low.  Mike gets light headed easy.  Later today came another blood transfusion.  Mike's kidney function is not improving yet, so that also became another continued concern.  More blood and urine was taken for more tests.  Our nurse today, Melonie was a great one.  Some we just love!  

Doctor Dustin came in to redress Mike's foot.  He took photos this time and sent his notes and photo to Dr. Frome.  Remember she is the Doctor who finds "Everything" a concern. 

 MC - usually giving instructions or listening so he can give more instructions. 

My iPhone got an update and I can do these cool panoramic photos.  Here's MC's room from my view in the corner chair.  PA Bree is chatting with MC - Mike is talking "with his hands" :-)   Dr. Chang is looking at records and discussing test results.

Mike was suppose to get an ultrasound on his kidneys after the blood transfusion.  What happened before the ultrasound  was Dr. Fromes orders to move Mike back to ICU.  It took him awhile to get there, but he's back and he's getting full-time care again.  It's very important to figure out what's going on with all these little things that don't seem to be working quite right.  We both know he's back in good hands.  Not where we want him to be, but where he needs to be right now and that's a good thing.  Gotta Love Dr. Frome. 

The "best" part of Mike's day was that his friend David McKinney came to visit.  Dave was on the bike trip with Mike when the accident happened.  He wrote a blog of his trip and I wanted to share the second half of that article with you.  The second  part includes Mike's accident.  Dave is a beautiful writer and I think you'll enjoy this. Dave's Blog that includes info on Mike's accident .  Nice to see you Dave and we hope to see Lori next time. 

I just heard from MC - he is in his new room and getting all settled in.  I just got a description of the new nurse.  I think they are all pretty good and very dedicated to what they do.  

Love and hugs from MC - he knows you are out there thinking of him.  Thanks all, SB & MC 

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