A Better Day

Other than a few anxious moments in the middle of the night, Joy's numbers stabilized throughout the day and into the evening. More CT Scans, x-rays, bronc, meds, three units of blood, oxygen and otherwise resting was the course for the day. They removed the SWAN (wire type tube in her neck to her heart) but retained all of the IV's and blood gas line.

Her RN got her to sit up in bed, transfer to sit in a chair for awhile and then Joy walked about sixty feet. They did not press her to do more. Slow and easy. A definate restart and very positive morale booster for her. Anxiety issues seemed minimal. She slept for about four hours late today which may be a record, post surgery.

I got to spend a lot of time with her and presented all of the cards she has received. She is most appreciative of your support and thoughtfullness. As I have stated previously, this blog site and e-mails will not be available to her until she is released to come home, but I give her daily updates.

The Team's "focus" is leaning toward a "hidden" infection or rejection as evidenced by a "spot" of interest on one of her lungs. They will perform a biopsy of that spot tomorrow but the results are not expected for a couple days.

Her spirits have regenerated and hopefully she will continue to show improvement tomorrow. We want to get back on the three forward one step back routine. She has really hung in there under some tough circumstances.