Dave's white blood count went down a little bit today, 30,000! No temperature either! The orthopedic team stopped in and said Dave's left ankle is completely healed, he can start walking without his boot, PTL! So, in PT he walked 300 feet with his boot and then 300 feet without his boot! No pain!!! PT and OT continue to praise Dave's hard work. Dave had 7 breathing episodes today. Five of the episodes happened when he was sitting, one when he was standing (very scary), and one when he was laying down. Until today, he never had breathing episodes while he was sitting, or standing for that matter! Kinda scary! Eating didn't go well as Dave threw up before breakfast and felt nauseous throughout the day. The doctors did up Dave's tube feedings to 20 cc/hr from 6 PM to 6 AM. Dave will go to IR tomorrow to see if they can remove the tube in Dave's back.
Friday, August 22, 2008
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Your friends at the VOICE send our prayers and hopes for Dave's continued recovery. An update of his condition, based on this blog, will appear in the August 28 issue.
Dear Dave and Diane,
We are so glad to be able to read your blog and keep up to date on your progress. The breathing and vomiting problems must be so frustrating. Just look at how far you've come and know that God will take care of these complications as well. We are hoping that you will be at Madonna soon.
Love and prayers, Sharol
ps. Mark saw Nate today!
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