Lee is visibly getting stronger! I can see a little more strength each day. He continues to go into the Center for Living alone and when I pick him up he looks really good. I have to share this joy with all of you because you have been there through all the bumps in the road. Right now it feels so good to be on a straight path.
Next week will be a very busy week. Monday is Clinic day and that usually involves 4-5 hours. We did get it changed for all a.m. schedules and hopefully we will get home in time for the I.V. antibiotic before we go to rehab. Tuesday and Wednesday are open (unless they schedule him for the ph test for reflux). Thursday he is schedule to see the cardiac doctors who performed the ablation procedure on his heart. I'm hoping he will discontinue his anticoagulant that I have to give in his belly. His poor belly looks like a dartboard that has been overused. It is now polka-dotted with bruises and I feel guilty each time I try to find another spot that is clear.
On Friday he will have to go for a bronchoscopy and will need to rest over the week-end, especially on Saturday. The last bronchoscopy showed a small erosion on the bronchi and they need to see if it is healing.
The good thing is that these medical specialists are always on top of things. They are alert to any changes in his condition and try diligently to correct those that are negative as soon as possible. We are so grateful to be here. There is tremendous security in being close to the hospital after a lung transplant and any other serious operation.
Lee is watching the football game (Saints & Vikings) as I write and he said to say Hello to all our friends and family bloggers. He sends a message to Marvin and Betsy (Oak Island) to let you know that he talked to Juliette yesterday and she was at the Center for Living today. She is undergoing the evaluation process for a lung transplant. While we are talking to Oak Island friends............A special Hello and Thank-you to Dot, Ed and Johnny, who are our good neighbor watchers. We are looking forward to the time when we can return to the beach!
We anticipate that we will continue to be in Durham through September and October. There are still many goals for Lee to reach and barring any unforseen problems or complications, that seems to be realistic.
Lee is hoping to see his good friend M. Todd when he comes to Durham next week and we are both looking forward to a visit from Todd, Donna & boys on Sunday.
More Later.................................................................................Brenda
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