Thursday Update

I think today is the first day I really don’t have much to update which is really good! We have started the process of weaning pain meds which is hard and not very much fun. We have also added extra reflux meds because he is having increased reflux.

GI, Endocrine, Surgery, Hematology all came by, but did not make changes. We have been moved back to the Chronic Care branch of the Hospitalist Tehama Dan this week one of our very favorite doctors is in charge of our care. WE took time to go over everything in detail this morning and make sure he was caught up on everything that has transpired in the past week. We have 2 main criteria for discharge...one to be off IV pain Meds and two to be back to normal steroid dosing for our adrenal insufficiency. We finish the strong antibiotic we are on around 11:00 PM on Saturday. Assuming we can meet our other two criteria the plan is to discharge Monday or Tuesday.

Alex did get up and walk one lap around the floor today which is by far the most he has done. He is restless and really wants to go home.

Please pray for pain relief and relief from the fatigue and boredom of a week in the hospital. We are both ready to be in our space and with the comfort of our beds and our pups.

Ali