The X-rays were much better this morning! INR up to 2.5, they want it at 3.5. The surgeon emphasized to us again that it was a miracle Joel hadn't had a stroke before the surgery. Now that we know he's "a clotter", we have to treat that aggressively. For instance, one night a young nurse attempted to give him his Coumadin crushed in water in a syringe, by mouth. He's used to it in applesauce, so he promptly spit it out. Some was left in the syringe, which I told her not to give to him, but to go show to the person in charge and ask what to do. Long story short: we are to give him MORE rather than less, if that sort of thing ever happens at home (which it hadn't before, he always eats it in applesauce).
Today We enjoyed spending time together. Joel took a long nap before supper, then we had a hard time waking him and he woke up with another fever and tight, fast breathing. Evenings are the hardest. Vest treatments every 4 hours... He'll be here several more days.
Love to all, we miss you!
Dolores
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Y'all continue in my thoughts and prayers. What a blessing to see your husband - I'm sure an emotional boost. Hang in there.
Joel's so cute with "Papa"! You can just see and feel the love they share! :)
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