Friday June 4, 2010

Hello Everyone!
We have had another great day. Hank's kidney toxin levels have come down a bit! The doctor is saying he thinks the progress will continue to get better. His sodium levels are a little high but they'll monitor and treat that through his feeding tube. We did get some exercises from the dietitians today to help strengthen his esophagus. So I will do my best to get him to do them 3 times a day, I know he's getting better because he has those "OK Pam" moments. It's ok, I will let him for the time being!
Let's see, the hand surgeon came in and said they'll probably x-ray and cast his right hand in the next day or so. It's the one with the two pins in the thumb. His left thumb has titanium plate in it so it will not need to be cast. At least his mobility will be a little better.
He got physical therapy once today. I wish we could do more because he likes getting up and sitting in a chair. The hardest part though is when he has to roll over and sit up. His left arm is so hard to get in a good position with the broken bones it's really hard for him. Ouch! His breathing continues to improve each day. They have a nose oxygen tube in him but hardly any air now. I noticed in sleeping in his room last night that he doesn't sleep hardly at all so the doctors suggested he try a sleeping pill (via feeding tube) for awhile because sleep is his friend right now when he's not getting therapy.
His high school friend Rick Hall surprised us with a visit last night and Hank was so pleased. Thanks Rick! He's got some more friends (the Stoneriders, harley buddies) coming tomorrow for a quick visit and he's excited about that and so am I! Their going to take me out to dinner and I can almost taste that glass of wine!