This has been a day of ups and downs. Mom went to the hospital early to help Dad with getting around. When she arrived he was having one of his "breathing spells". The docs have run several tests and still are convinced that is just a lung congestion issue. He will feel short of breath and start breathing shallow. Once he gets calmed down and can cough he feels better. This morning his blood pressure went low and he felt weak so they adjusted some meds and that seems to have improved.
On the plus side, he has made several trips down the hallway and the physical therapist said that he had improved since she saw him last two days ago.
The respiratory therapist has been giving him breathing treatments today and that is helping the congestion.
All in all each day sees some improvement and the current plan is to release him on Monday. However, they will stay here in Cleveland for a few days just to be sure that the bloodwork is ok and all the meds seem to be at the right dosage.
Amazing stuff: a younger man who had a double lung transplant the same day as Dad's surgery was released today.
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Hi. So happy to here that Ken is doing well. You all will be home befor you no it. God is so Good. Love you all
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