Good day today. Peter was up and awake most of the day. His voice is returning slowly. He went most of the day without a fever but had a slight one when I left at 9PM. Tests were ordered to see if maybe he has a bladder infection.
He was up almost 4 pounds on the scales this morning and the general concensus is water retention. He feet were larger as was his left arm and hand. His abdomen was distended. This is a result of the treatment and drugs he has been taking since being admitted to the hospital. Did you know that men can retain fluid in 2 small round body parts? I guess they can become quite large and painful - and we thought only women retained fluid. The night nurse was going to try and wait until the morning before giving him lasix. She thought that he might like to sleep instead of run to the bathroom most of the night. If he gets too uncomfortable, she will give it earlier.
Peter received two "care" packages today, one from his sister Caroline and family and the other from my cousin Lori and family. Since I was the only visitor today the packages came at just the right time.
The nurses were telling us tonight that Peter is the favorite patient on the floor - all the nurses want to have him as their patient. They say he never complains, likes to goof off and only calls for help when absolutely needed. He has even learned how to adjust his IV monitors when it says he is occluded. It is nice to hear that in spite of all the stuff he is going through, the real Peter shines through!
More tomorrow,
Wendy
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Wendy,
Debbie passed along your blog site. Tell Peter that he is in our prayers, and we hope that things continue to improve. Would you please e-mail me his hospital address? bunnyt@nc.rr.com We love the bald look!
Blessings,
Bunny and Roger
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