Today was a busy day for Pete. The morning started off with a visit from occupational therapy in which he sat up on the side of the bed for 7 min. Afterwards Pete has his first hemodialysis treatment, which is shorter but more strenuous then the 24-hour treatment that he has been on.
Almost as soon as he was off dialysis physical therapy came by and Pete was able to sit up for more then 20 minutes. Since his abdomen is still open, his surgeon wanted to make sure he had an abdominal binder before attempting anything more difficult.
In the afternoon Pete was whisked off to IR to have a semi-permanent tunnel catheter placed (for dialysis treatment) and to have the two latest drains removed. Everything went according to plan and now Pete is back in his room resting up for what is sure to be another busy tomorrow. The current plan is to take him into surgery tomorrow to close his abdomen.
Please keep him in your thoughts tomorrow as it is always concerning going back into surgery. Thank you!
The Littles (Kaitlyn, Max, & Lexi) have been praying for Pete many times a day (& Sissy too) so this evening I showed them the picture you posted of Pete and Kaitlyn wanted to know right away why they took the tube out of his mouth and what the tube in his nod was? I explained he didn't need the tube to helphim breath and the one in his nosewas for food because he couldn't eat yet...Kaitlyn "EWHHH...they better clean his nose good!" Don't ya love kid logic to lighten things up!?! Get all better soon Pete! We love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good news. Pete, I know it seems slow, but take it easy, and when the Doc. says rest, just relax and rest, and be glad you have a comfortable dry place to be. Also that Rachelle is able to be there so much of the time. God bless, and we'll keep watching for the next news.
ReplyDeleteLove, Grandma & Grandpa