Yesterday Pop's creatinine levels were down to a 4.6 (or close to that). This morning his levels are down to a 4.1! That is right! All of the fluids and medicines are helping his kidneys. This news is fabulous for a few reasons:
- His kidneys are healing a bit
- He is closer to getting the heart catheterization that he needs
- The chances of needing a kidney transplant are getting smaller
Yesterday he met with the physical therapist to start walking a bit. The PT wanted to evaluate his strength to make sure he could get around on his own, or with a bit of assistance. He was cleared to walk with mom! So today they are going on 5 walks! haha. I asked mom if that was PT Mandated or Karen mandated and she said, "A little bit of both." PT said 4-5 walks today so mom said, "5 then."
I spoke to pop on the phone yesterday and he really sounds good :) He told me that he is eating the hospital food, but he ready to deport the guy who delivers it since it really doesn't taste too good. He said, "It's no fault of the guy, but I am ready to deport him since it tastes pretty bad." I guess he is really starting to miss his "gourmet" cooking at home. haha.
The Gastro doctor and Radiologist told Mom and Pop yesterday that there really isn't any fluid that needs to be drained off of his abdomen right now and the "automatic" drainage that had been flowing (an understatement) from the original drain point has slowed down dramatically. That is, again, very good news.
We are very hopeful that he is on the road to recovery and I cannot wait to give you more updates. It has been a long week at Cleveland Clinic for Pop and Mom, but hopefully they will be able to go home tomorrow and finally just relax. Mom keeps saying, "I really just want a hair cut" so hopefully that will happen for her in the next few days.
We love you all very, very much!!
~Susan, Jennifer, Karen, and Ray
2 comments:
We are praying for your family...glad to hear the good news!!!
This is wonderful news, Susi! :)
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