Lee's day began as encouraging because when I checked his blood pressure early this morning, it was 112/70. I said to him that he would probably have a really good day at the rehab because that was his best BP in days. He did, however; continue throughout the morning to feel very tired and wanted to sleep all the time. Each time I checked his BP, it seemed to go a bit lower. We had to go to the clinic for blood work and he did fine during that time. We left for the Center for Living ( CFL ) around 12:15 and I felt so good about his day that I left.
After doing a little shopping, I returned to the condo just in time for Lee to call. He said he had been sitting in his chair the past hour because they will not rehab unless your BP is at least 100. His BP was 80/50. I left to retrieve him. They would not even allow him to walk out..............had to ride in the chair. The transplant nurse called around 4:00 and told me how to adjust his meds to hopefully help the BP. He is scheduled on Monday to get fitted with the Holter-monitor. This will allow an accurate reading of his BP, Pulse for a 24-hour period. We will be glad to get the medicine adjusted accordingly.
Lee looks very good! His color is great and his breathing is as good as mine! No problems there. He has; however lost a lot of weight...........In Dec. 2009 he weighed 212.... He now weighs 162. He said he had not weighed that since middle school! ( I didn't think middle school was implemented back then! ) At any rate......since he was 13 or 14 years old. He is eating much better since here for me to prepare his food. I enjoy seeing him enjoy his meals. I am acutely aware of his diet......sugars.....carbs and at the same time trying to increase protein, vegetables and some fruit. He also has lots of hight
protein drinks as snacks. We are both working very hard to get him better, stronger and able to work on his strengthening exercises.
Time to get with the meds and night-time routines.
More Later......................................Brenda
Well bless his heart. I'm sure that they will get that medicine regulated after using the monitor. I enjoyed speaking to Marynell about her visit to see you, and she has promised to deliver that hug that you sent to me through her the next time I see her.
ReplyDeleteYesterday we had some excitement. There was a house fire in Beth's neighborhood (a kitchen fire). Jonathan was the first one to arrive, and although he didn't have on any gear, he went into the smokey house and got the woman out. The fire chief of Lenoir called him today to tell him what a good job he did saving the woman's life. We are all so proud of him.
I have many people reading your blog to me now. Whenever I talk to Marynell, or to Julia, or Beth and Jeff -- if you have posted, I get to hear all that you wrote
Much love -- Bonnie