kimblanchard Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I just can't believe the good news just keeps coming..... Mike was so fantastic all afternoon! They said it would take 24-48 hours for the pain medication levels to "balance out"...and to recover from the confusion, etc. Well - He is back...tired, a little fatigue...but the loss of memory or confusion is gone. I don't think he will be himself 110% MENTALLY until he is in remission and can regain strength. But right now - I'd have to give him a 90-95% "full capacity" rating! He ate a little bit for supper, walked to the bathroom and back with assistance. Dr King was just tickled with his progress. You could see it on his face! He was smiling and when he came into the room, Mike cracked a "typical" Mikey remark and Dr King said "I see the sense of humor is back". Yes - Mikey is back - ready to fight this monster again. His pain level has dropped to 3-4 when it's been 6-7 on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst. Tomorrow he will start physical therapy to start "building strength and an appetite". They have taken him off of the IV nutrition - the only thing "too low" in his blood counts is the sodium level so he will be starting sodium bicarbonate capsules tonight. His hemoglobin is 11.5, his hematocrit is 34, white cell count is good (can't remember that one! - sorry) and his platelets are a little low. Sorry this got so long...But this is amazing to me...and I'm watching it unfold. Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Teary-eyed happy for you and Mike! Wishing for ONLY good news for you guys! SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Great news comes in bunches tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Shannon & Mike, More good news!! Sure is nice to give the good news instead of the bad news. Waiting for more with baited breath!! Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Shannon I look so forward to reading your posts, its so UPLIFTING I know the good news will continue, your in a place where all they want is what is best for the patient, and not the wallet. Keep up the good work. Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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