Posted on 05/23/2010 9:27:30 PM PDT by Gail_Head
This week has been long and challenging for Jeff, but he continues to improve. The drain tubes in his legs came out, making Jeff much happier that what little bit he can move his legs/feet is now unfettered. He now only has four in his back which is much better than the nine he had after his second surgery!
There is also good news that Jeff will not have to stay in bed for three weeks before they start getting him up. After conferring and viewing an updated CT scan, they decided to start him on the tilt table this week – yeah! It will still take about two weeks to work him up to a vertical position. He has been horizontal for so long that his blood pressure would not be able to sustain him if he tried to stand upright all at once. I think it’s probably just as well, because he needs to work on getting some strength back into his legs before he attempts any kind of mobility. He has physical therapy working with him to exercise and build up his muscles.
Jeff is eating a lot better now too. If he can keep it up, they will take out the last IV line that is giving him nutrition. (Down from six.) He ate really well for a couple of days, but his system didn’t respond very well so it took a couple of days to get him back to “normal”. He’s okay now, and will take the real food a little slower and build up to the pot roast next time instead of diving right in!
I cannot post without telling everyone (again) how much we appreciate all the prayers and care shown on our behalf. God has blessed us greatly. BTW - Someone wanted to know who our Houston angels are that have been taking such good care of us. I talked to Dustin and he said it would be alright to give their names. Pam Morgan is a Freeper (I don’t know her screen name) and her son, Dustin has come to know Jeff through her. Dustin is the RN that has been making visits to Jeff’s room and keeping an eye on his status. He has been really helpful in keeping up with all that needs to be done to insure Jeff has the best possible recovery. Pam has taken time out of her very busy life to come in for a visit. She has also sent MANY wonderful meals for me. She is a terrific cook! Jeff and I are very blessed to have them in our lives at this time. Thank you, thank you, thank you, one and all!
Thanks for the update!
It’s such a blessing to hear all this good news. Thanks for updating us.
Much appreciate the update.
Bless you each one.
Good news!
Get well, Jeff!
Thank you for the update, Lady. Tweak Jeff’s cheek and tell him FR expects him to be writing for us/with us again, soon!
Logan’s Prayer Warriors! A WONDERFUL praise report on Jeff’s progress from his bride, Gail.
Thank you, Lord!!!!
Awesome report! God is answering prayers! :*)
We will continue to keep Jeff and you in our prayers for a complete, uncomplicated recovery, and we hope to see him back on FR sometime soon in the future! :-)
Were Praying for both of you.
Thanks for the update, get well soon Jeff!!
Prayers. Love. Support..
God Bless
Thank you for the update. Keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Great news Gail! We will continue to keep you both in our prayers.
Answered prayer, yeah.
No Slack!
Still thinkng of you both and hoping for more good reports.
Praying for y’all. God is good, he has a purpose and a plan and he will never waste our suffering or tears. I am praying for a “peace that passes all understanding” for you and Jeff and the rest of your family as well as healing and grace that leaves NO DOUBT that he is in control!
Thanks for the update, Gail. Prayers for continued improvement.
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