TJ's temperature has climbed up to 101.3', but really is the only bad news to report. The doctors think that the DVT (the blood clot) is the source of the fever.
TJ is actually looking better as the afternoon wears on, not more tired as we more or less expected. He still can't talk, but (occasionally) smiles, lifts eyebrows, and holds eye contact.
In fact, things are good enough right now that unless there is a significant change, either for better or for worse, this will probably be the last update for the day, a good feeling.
Thank you all for your prayers, this has been a really good day for us. He's not out of the woods yet but he is really close. (We'll just call the ICU the woods...)
Addendum: It is worth adding that he is breathing fine on his own, with the help of a little oxygen, which is a great sign. He'll be on a CPAP again tonight, but should be on his own again in the morning.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Afternoon Update
Update
TJ is up and moving (in bed). He is really tired after the extubation and probably another painkiller.
He is looking a little confused, and can't do much more than grunt in terms of oral communication. When briefly told where he was and why he is here he didn't look all too impressed. He is managing some half smiles however.
In terms of vitals he is doing well except for a rising temperatue, which just hit 100' F. He is also working hard on coughing stuff up.
By the way...
I am still confident that God will FULLY heal TJ's mitral valve. In the mean time I am happy that all 13 cardiologists in the group won't feel a need to look for themselves! Heading to the hospital in a few minutes. An informational update my be late. I have a sense this will be an active day for TJ so I suspect I will not have a chance to update until later or when Jon will come out of hibernation!
Pray hard today!
Mary Ann
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