Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Back to basics

We are definitely getting back to the basics here.  Saturday was learning all about breathing, Sunday we tackled speaking, and today we are on to the big leagues of sitting up!  Pete had his first PT/OT appointment and with their assistance he was able to sit on the side of his bed for almost 5 minutes today!

Tomorrow Pete will be starting hemodialysis, which means instead of being hooked up to a dialysis machine 24/7 he will only have to have dialysis treatment for 4 hours each day.  This is also a step towards getting his kidneys functioning again.  Incidentally, seven hours after they took Pete of the 24/7 dialysis, he was able to urinate (which means, well we don't know yet).  

Thank you as always for your support and encouragement. . .
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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:48 AM

    Peter, Keep up the good work!! We are all here for you! Love, Carol, Fred and Chrissy

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  2. Unknown7:05 AM

    This is great news... I hope that the healing continues at a good pace...

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  3. Anonymous11:24 AM

    Love the good news. Don't get discouraged, and keep on praying. God made a wonderful body that has healing built in, plus He adds extra in extreme cases.
    Love you both, Grandma & Grandpa

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  4. Anonymous3:45 PM

    Pete and Rachelle,

    It is great that Pete's condition is continuing to improve - certainly let us know if there is anything that you need.

    Remain mindful of requisite rest (both of you). ;-) Slow and steady.

    Love,

    E.

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  5. Karista4:07 PM

    yay! ...i love that he is able to "voice his opinion on everything" lol :) ...we just covered dialysis in class last week; kinda weird to have someone you know/love going through what you learn about in class...they say it makes you a better (more understanding) nurse...glad you're doing better though, Pete :)
    ~Karista

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