We just returned from the clinic where Lee had an esophageal manomotry done. He now has a small catheter from his nose to his esophagus close to his stomach. This is connected to a meter that is strapped to his waist. We must keep a diary for the next 24 hours in regards to eating, lying down and getting up. We must report any discomfort or change during that time. We will return to the clinic @ 8:30 in the a.m. for removal of the catheter. Right now he is resting comfortably in his recliner and just finished a bowl of oatmeal. He was a little hungry having been NPO since midnight.
Week-end was filled with some of our family. Todd, Donna and boys came Saturday morning and left Sunday morning. They were able to get an apartment here for a night. The boys enjoyed the pool in the afternoon and after supper they loved playing in the couryard with the shuffleboard and the giant checkers. ( and you thought shuffleboard was only for old people!) Donna and I went to WallyWorld (Wal-mart) and I was able to get some more supplies needed here.
On Sunday we enjoyed the CD from First Baptist in Lincolnton and were able to see so many of our friends there. The music was beautiful. As close as we can get to being home on Sundays. Later that evening my neice, Genice and husband Roger Nix came over with a steak (filet mignon) supper with all the trimmings from Outback.......and she made a pecan pie. We were all so stuffed that the pie is waiting for another time. We had such a good visit in spite of the rain and storm that they had to drive through from Raleigh.
Today Roger is @ Best Buy in Raleigh purchasing a printer for us. We have discovered that all the schedules etc. are sent by e-mail and we are expected to bring printed copies with us for appointments. So far my handwritten schedules look pretty archaic. I guess you could say we have had to move into this 21st century, like it or not.
This should be the last of testing and the psychologist meeting this afternoon @ 1:30 will wrap things up in time for the lung transplant meeting in the morning. We should have something to report by tomorrow evening or Wednesday. Thanks to all of you for your comments and keep those prayers coming! Brenda
hey guys! its your redneck housekeeper! please pay no attention to the little,short,fat,bossy,chick behind the keyboard,(jo),she knows i am a rookie @ this and she is having a ball! i am so glad to hear that lee is doing ok, sure do miss you guys! brenda,take a breath! love to you both, mel
ReplyDeleteHey Guys! Glad to hear everything is still going good. We are still pulling for you and still praying for you . Brenda, YOU are the reason he is doing so great! You are the best!!!!!!!!!!Keep up the good work and hang in there.
ReplyDeleteOh yea, It only took mel a half hour to write the short note she posted above. lol. Brenda, when you get home, you gotta help me teach her the pc! If I am not locked up in the looney bin by then. lol
Jo, we loving hearing from you with all your fun comments. Thanks for keeping us smiling. We feel like we have know you longer than just a few weeks. Let us know what is going on in the neighborhood and with church with the Cables. When you meet with Home Health, please tell Lynn that all her good work with Lee's therapy really paid off. They were blown away at his strength!
ReplyDelete