But that beats the craziness of the last few days. There are no additional culture growths, so treatment remains the same for the staph. Ron will have the central line (port) put in today, but we don't know what time yet. It is a surgical procedure,so he cannot eat or drink. The veins in his arms could use a good rest!! They will be able to use the neostar port for blood draws and his light therapy treatments.
So the placement of the central line is driving the train currently. He continues to be on 2 liters of oxygen for those of you who know that lingo. It is a fairly low level and much improved from 100% in the ICU at first. Also if you understand blood glucose levels, his runs about 350 after eating meals and 175 in the morning before eating. His steroid medication is being lowered today, and by Saturday or Sunday it will be reduced to his level before the pneumonia.
I am walking here each day, reading the newspapers and my IPad books, watching TV with Ron (we still laugh everyday!), and oh, no, shopping online.
Found out recently that Ron's procedure will be about 2:30 and that we should be able to go home on Monday. The plan is for him to have ECP light therapy on Monday.
Love to all,
Ron & Jan
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Glad all is progressing & that you are staying until after his check on Monday. All trips wear everyone out so it's better to stay put for a couple of days. Know what you mean about walking the halls for exercise & change of scenery. It's also a good 'clearing the mind time'. Enjoy the Superbowl & your daily laughs--very important! Love & hugs, Ann & Bob
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