Andrew did some great eating and drinking today as well as a lot of getting up to go to the bathroom. Today is the first day since his surgery almost 2 weeks ago that he has gone to the toilet - yay! Also, hard work. He did also take a walk in the hallway with PT today, though he wasn't super excited about doing it. Then he rode around the unit in a wheelchair so we could put a little toy snake on all of the computers (and a couple in the candy bowl). Startled a couple nurses and enjoyed the fun joke with all of the staff. Thanks TJ & Lily for supplying the snakes ; ) And Andrew also wore clothes today! So lots of good progress.
And still some challenges, to be honest. Andrew has a lot of work to do to get back to his pre-surgery strength and endurance. He's still having a weird 'allergy' on and off throughout the day where his eyes water & nose runs like a faucet. His heart rate is still on the high side. He will have some new medications when we go home. One to wean and another for his heart that's not unexpected after this surgery, but hopefully also short term.
Tomorrow they will take a look at his blood work again as well as do another echocardiogram. We are hoping the results will be stellar so we can spring this joint later this week. Andrew is hoping for ASAP, but we are willing to wait if it's what his body needs.
These experiences sure put into perspective how very valuable our family time is! What a treat it will be for the five of us to be under the same roof together. And sleep in our own beds! Except for Luke, of course, because he has insisted on sleeping on the floor next to Andrew's bed since the week before we came to the hospital. Sweetie boy! If it comes to it, we will just push their beds together : ) We are so thankful for how well our boy has done so far with recovery, thankful for our amazing support here at the hospital and everywhere you all are praying for him. God is good!
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