I spent the day with Joe. Sundays in the hospital are usually just maintenance days. They took out his IV because it was getting red and was bleeding. He doesn't need IV drugs anymore since he can swallow his meds now. They also took him off the heart monitor. Our cardiologist came on as a consult (I called and kind of got that started). He wasn't happy about the blood pressure being high and the AFib out of control again because they were withholding some of the meds. He is now back on his regular medicine and his blood pressure is back to normal and the AFib has settled a bit. Still there, but not racing. Our son stayed until around 10:00, then he headed back to Georgia (arrived safely).
Joe has been working on his hand and can now move three fingers a bit. We were very happy about that. I took a few walks with him and held his left hand. I kept telling him to squeeze my hand and one time he actually did just a little. We now know his hand can come back with some hard work.
We are hoping tomorrow's evaluation will go well and he will have a place in the rehab unit. I have taken tomorrow off from work so I can be there.
Several friends came by today and spent some time with us. Joe also finally called his two brothers and told them what happened. One of them saw some things on Facebook yesterday. That is not how we wanted them to find out, but it is what it is. They were both happy to talk with Joe and hear that he is okay - except for the hand. We also heard from a couple other family members. We are so blessed with our support group, and with all of you who are praying for us. Thank you, thank you!
Thanks for your visit and for your prayers and positive energy! Peace & hugs!
I have been checking the blog at different times since supper hoping for an update and this is an EXCELLENT one!!! Thankful you took the initiative to call the cardiologist!!! Praising God for the progress with the hand and the swallowing! Great weekend recovery progress. Still praying for you both of course! Love you!
ReplyDeleteYou and Joe are on my mind much since this happened. The Lord is your strength. We can see that in the wording of your blog posts. Continue your trust in Him as we pray for you both.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terri for the update.....keeping you both in prayer.
ReplyDeleteGood news. I bet you have some relief in your mind now. Hang in there and thank you for the quote reminders.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that his hand function is beginning to return and that blood pressure is back to normal. You certainly do have prayer warriors out here supporting you both! Hope the rehab consult goes well.
ReplyDeleteSuch positive news....answered prayers from so many. Plus, Me. Joe has a great "nurse". Hope things go really well in rehab today.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to hear Joe is still progressing. Keep us posted. *hug*
ReplyDeleteI looked several times yesterday for an update, but know it is more important for you to spend each minute you have with your Joe. This is a good report and you are a good wife. Support groups! How blessed we are to have them. Hoping all goes well for you today. Thanks be to God.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see another good report. Hope today brings more progress.
ReplyDeleteGo Joe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise God.
ReplyDeleteYes, a good report for sure. Praise God! I am praying that God will uphold you two and give you strength!
ReplyDeleteVery good news, Terri. So glad you got his cardiologist in on the treatment plan. Goes without saying, but we are lifting you and Joe in prayer. Praise the Lord, Joe is in his merciful hands.
ReplyDeleteTaking meds orally? GREAT! He's on his way back!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy with this update. You both have so many people that care and are praying!
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