Saturday, January 31, 2009

Saturday, Jan 31st

Steve did well overnight. He had a bit of a fever, but that is to be expected. His vitals signs are great. They are gradually taking him off of the ventilator machine and he will breathe on his own using the trachea. His coloring looks good and he is pretty calm. They had arm constraints on him overnight, but were able to take those off this morning "because he is so cooperative". The doctors were in to see him this morning and are all very pleased with his progress. Dr. Grist says it looks like they were able to get all the cancer which is good news.

He is off of the heavy sedation medication so that he is able to come to a little bit now and then. He is quite confused and foggy minded about what has happened, but is handling it all very well. He is very swollen which is normal. His jaw looks great.

Right now they are just concentrating on keeping the pain level down as much as possible so that he is somewhat comfortable while he heals.  He has the most wonderful nurse! She has been very informative and comforting to me. She has a great rapport with Steve and you can see from her tenderness with him that she loves her job. What a blessing for me to know he is in such good hands. He will stay in ICU throughout the weekend and then be moved to the floor.

Thank you for all of your support, prayers and kindness! I am continually amazed and awestruck at the love we receive.

2 comments:

Scott Fielden said...

Many emails have been exchanged among Steve's fraternity alumni, all expressing concern and support for both you, Steve and the girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God bless,

Scott Fielden
Pike '78

Susan said...

Hi Lisa,
We are so glad to hear of Steve's successes. If there is anything you need I would love to assist you in any way. Whether transporting the girls to/from the hospital, bringing you a change of clothes, sitting with you while Steve rests, whatever your need. Please call me on my cell ANY time and I'll be there. My cell is 404.488.2131. Wishing you all love, peace and comfort throughout the coming days. Susan