In the 'good news' department, my brother continues to improve faster than expected.He has begun to eat a few things, and his lab work continues to bode well for a nice recovery. I spoke with him via cell phone late last night, and he says that while he is 'uncomfortable,' he isn't in a lot of bad... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
My Brother's First Solo Breath With New Lungs
I hope you can see this video. It is of my brother taking his few breaths with his new lungs. He is now feeling better. He sent me a text telling me that while he was in a lot of pain, he was happy to be able to breathe again. It's amazing what you take for granted until you don't have it any more. Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, January 27, 2020
To my great surprise, my brother appears to be improving at a very rapid pace. His vent tube has been removed, and he is 'pinking up,' a drastic change from the 'pale face' he has been sporting for the last two years. This is all due to the new lungs allowing him to take in full, deep breaths. The... Sign in to see full entry.
My brother is doing better than expected. He's still on the ventilator, but his 'body color' has greatly improved. His labs are looking good, with his white blood cell count only mildly elevated. It's normal for the WBC count to increase after a surgery as the body raises its defenses for possible... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, January 26, 2020
My brother is now in the recovery room. He is doing well at this point. More information to follow if I hear anything new. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. V Sign in to see full entry.
The Surgery is Just Getting Ready To Go
Due to circumstances with the donor family, the surgery is just now getting started. Just as I am grateful that my brother is being given a new shot at a better life, I am sorrowful for the family of the donor. The photo below is my sister Kim on the left, Jerry, and his wife, Michelle. I've spoke... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
2 AM Sunday morning EST. Just got the call. My youngest brother Jerry is headed to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Michigan to get a heart lung transplant. Your prayers are appreciated. Thank you. Sign in to see full entry.
I finally got my driveway plowed! Ya baby! LOL. I've been parking over at the hospital some three blocks away and walking to and from the car when I needed to away. It's not that the walk was killing me, it was that big sign that said, 'No Overnight Parking!' LOL. So, I parked in the staff parking.... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Realizing that I've said this every day for the past week, we are still under a winter storm watch. It's (still) snowing here, with about three more inches over night. It's also right about 32 degrees, making it quite slippery outside. Once again, I'll err on the safe side and stay home most of the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Computer Talk
It's still snowing here. Not especially hard - that came yesterday - but steady. Our local weather guy said we've picked up 25" of new snow in the past four days. The fact that I can't see my car verifies that statement. So much for going anywhere! LOL I got around to working on my 'old reliable'... Sign in to see full entry.