Wednesday, October 28, 2015
As of this morning, Joe is still in the hospital. Last week over a liter of fluid was removed from around the lung area. In addition, his white blood cells were extremely low. Since then, the fluid hasn't really built up and his white blood cells are increasing. He is on a hematology/oncology floor now and the level of service and the quality of care is definitely very good on this floor. He is getting up a few times a day to move around with the assistance of a physical therapist. He continues to have a feeding tube providing him with nutrients (via a pump). Today they are going to do a swallow test (with a type of dye). Would like to be able to start getting nutrients orally, without aspirating. Joe has had a few episodes where he was very anxious. He is now on a medication to help reduce the anxiety. At this time, he is very weak but also very alert mentally and wants to go home. The game plan is to move him to a rehab center (German Home, I think the Kindred Center in Dedham, or Jewish Rehab) depending upon availability, within a day or so. Expectation is he would only be there a few days, until they can get him stronger and able to walk around without assistance. This is the gist of what has been going on the past week. Hopefully, he will be home by this time next week, or sooner! Elwood Strong!
As of this morning, Joe is still in the hospital. Last week over a liter of fluid was removed from around the lung area. In addition, his white blood cells were extremely low. Since then, the fluid hasn't really built up and his white blood cells are increasing. He is on a hematology/oncology floor now and the level of service and the quality of care is definitely very good on this floor. He is getting up a few times a day to move around with the assistance of a physical therapist. He continues to have a feeding tube providing him with nutrients (via a pump). Today they are going to do a swallow test (with a type of dye). Would like to be able to start getting nutrients orally, without aspirating. Joe has had a few episodes where he was very anxious. He is now on a medication to help reduce the anxiety. At this time, he is very weak but also very alert mentally and wants to go home. The game plan is to move him to a rehab center (German Home, I think the Kindred Center in Dedham, or Jewish Rehab) depending upon availability, within a day or so. Expectation is he would only be there a few days, until they can get him stronger and able to walk around without assistance. This is the gist of what has been going on the past week. Hopefully, he will be home by this time next week, or sooner! Elwood Strong!
