Hello again. Well, I am a little more sane this morning. Mark is doing better. His color has turned from gray to pink and he is at least 80% better. The IV fluids and antibiotics have made a tremendous difference. He really does look like a different person this morning. Eugenie and I were talking about that this morning and Mark's nurse chimed in from across the room and stated she thought he was "checking out" last night when she was admitting him as he looked so bad.
The resident came in today and was also impressed with how different Mark looked. They plan to continue the antibiotics IV for now and are sending an infectious diseases specialist around to see Mark today to see if these antibiotics are sufficient or if they think there should be any changes made. We are still waiting on the culture results which may take 48-72 hours. Nothing has grown yet. Mark's white count was elevated though. The CT scan showed fluid around the tumor.
Mark's roommate did turn the TV off last night, so we were able to get a little rest. The recliner I slept in was way uncomfortable, but I made due. I finally got to sleep sometime this morning and woke with Mark and Eugenie staring at me. Not a great feeling. haha.
Today is Eugenie's birthday. She is scheduled to fly home today. She tried to change her flight until tomorrow, but it was difficult as the airline was creating havoc and we told her to go on and get home to her husband and children. She has a vacation planned in a couple of days and needs to get back. I think I can handle this solo for a while. Hopefully we will only be here a few more days. Our flights were cancelled and we will rebook when we get a discharge date.
Mark's roommate was discharged this morning. Poor guy. His wife couldn't stay with him last night and he was here by himself without an interpreter. I think he ran into a few difficulties.
We plan to get Mark up in a little while and see what he can do. He was able to eat a little bit this morning which is an improvement. I keep praying for strength and guidance (and patience). Thanks for all the support. God bless!!!!
3 comments:
Stay strong! You continue to be in our prayers. Hope you get to come home soon. Frank, Paula, Carson, Avery, Ansley, and Colton
We can't tell you how much we appreciate the updates. Try to rest when you can. All our love and prayers. Duane, Stacey, David, and Kirby.
We are praying for you and hope to see you home soon!
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