Lee just completed 18 laps on this Saturday. The doctor told him yesterday he would have to be able to walk 20 laps before he could be discharged again. Tomorrow his goal is to walk the 20 laps and he is wanting to be discharged on Monday. So far it looks like the "Marathon Man" can accomplish his goal! I can't tell you what a relief it is to see Lee once again resurrect! He says he is feeling good and has a good appetite. Walking is getting easier for him. He now does five straight laps.....that is quite amazing considering that last week he could not do one complete lap without stopping to rest three different times.
This rebound is because his heart is functioning at a normal pace and no longer is he having to endure the weakness from atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter with atrial tachycardia. This was making him so weak that he just could not accomplish the smallest tasks. This is now his fourth day of return to normal rhythm. What a difference!
Of course I am excited................we are both so anxious for him to continue the program at a pace that ensures progress. Hopefully next week he will be back on the 23 sessions schedule. I,too, am feeling almost normal. Vertigo and nausea have all disappeared except for riding or driving. I believe that will be fine within the next 24 hours. At least that is my goal!
Donna has been with Lee all afternoon and the roast she put in the crockpot before leaving is beginning to smell delicious. She and I plan to enjoy this meal and will put the rest away to wait for Lee to return. She is staying overnight and I am so fortunate to have her here. I have been blessed with such a wonderful family and children. They always come when I call or need them..........all of them.
Lee Jr. Jennifer, Greg, Cathy, Bo and Julia have been busy at our house in Vale putting the bedrooms back together after we had carpet removed and hardwoods down. Thanks to our neighbors for looking after the cows and farm and to Margaret for opening the house when needed. We are truly blessed with friends and neighbors, and family.
We look forward to the day when we see all of you again...........maybe in the not too distant future.
More Later...........................................Brenda
Oh Brenda, it sounds like you are feeling better. I hate that you had a bout with vertigo, but now it has made you rest up just in time to take care of Lee when he comes back! Dennis called me this morning and told me that Daniel has gone to Colorado to visit Eleanor...I didn't know that he was off traveling again. I will call you soon... so glad to hear that you are feeling better AND that Lee is doing so well. We thought of you both as we ate at our usual Captain's Galley tonight. Can't wait to have you with us. Love Bonnie
ReplyDeleteGO MARATHON MAN!!!!!!!!!!! Keep it up. We are still cheering you on!
ReplyDeletelove ya both!
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