The ultrasound came back normal which is good news, the chest x-ray taken this morning shows no increase in fluid in the lung, more good news. The doctors can not conclusively say the pulmonary embolism was a false positive so they will be treating Jerry with the blood thinner coumadin for another 3 months to be on the safe side. The best news of all we are home at last, hallelujah.
Jerry spent about 3 hours in his wheelchair today, he also attempted to ride the FES bike but was only able to tolerate about 10 minutes. It's difficult for him to sit straight up he still has fluid in the pleura which makes it difficult for him to breath, he can't tolerate being upright for more then 10 to 15 minutes. While we were in the hospital Dennis installed the ceiling lift over the bath tub. After a much needed shave Jerry was able to relax in the jacuzzi tub for about an hour. It was so nice being able to get Jerry in the tub by myself with very little physical exertion. Jerry is a happy camper resting in his own bed, watching football.
Good to be home!
Katie
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Yeah! Praise the Lord and all that good stuff.
Jerry, Katie & Dennis,
So happy to hear that all of you are at home and relaxing.
I'm sure you will miss your neighbor in the hospital who talks to the TV and himself all day, the lovely food served daily and the comfy cot but Boulder Creek was calling you all back. Plus football and a real bathtub! SWEET!
Jer, keep healing and we'll keep praying.
Lot's of Love,
The Luboffs
Great news glad to here your home. I think everyone could use a Dennis, he s so handy at everything. Good for you Dennis, great job! I know Jerry appreciates all you do for him. I hope thing keep looking up.
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