Paul is more awake today which means they have lessened the pain meds. Unfortunately that is the way it is going to have to be. To keep him alert and his breathing normal he will have to endure a some pain. They are trying to keep it all balanced.
Blood culture came back this morning and it shows he has some bacteria in his system. He's on antibiotics and the Doctor believes it should clear up very quickly.
Paul did get a blood transfusion today due to a low blood count.
He is also getting kidney dialysis today as well.
His pancreas is irritated so he is unable to eat so he is being feed intravenously.
He will be getting a colonoscopy today as he is experiencing some GI track bleeding. The left side of his colon is bruised. There are a number of reasons that could be causing the bleeding and the colonoscopy will help to clear that mystery up.
Dr. Lee said that Paul has taken a little step back but that his overall condition is good.
He continues to be grumpy but when Kathi tells him that he has to keep fighting he shakes his head yes. Kari said that he continues to fight and work hard. Thank goodness! Sarah reported his new favorite phrase is, "Beam me up Scotty."
3 comments:
Paul, Kathi and Family,
It is so hard to believe what all of you have had to endure. It sounds like Paul is getting the best of treatment there and with all you there cheering him on it just has to get better. Just wish he could stay on the pain medication and still be alert. Kathi, you are the best! Will get Jen down there soon.
Bob and Peggy
On Behalf of me, my mom, and Jen, We wanted to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. We look forward to reading your comments every night and they really keep are spirits up and keep us going. This has been a very difficult time for our family, and knowing that all of you are out there supporting my dad is so amazing. We are taking it day by day, and he is so tough we know that he is going to make it through this. He makes us laugh because we all know that he is a smart ass!! Once again we all thank you guys so much and we are very excited for my dad to read all of your loving comments!!! We also wanted to thank the angels (Kari, and Joanne) who have been down here supporting us and keeping us going day by day!!!
To the Morris family.... You have all been in my thoughts every minute of the day since this happened. You guys have been so strong through this whole thing and I am so glad you guys have each other to lean on. You are such a wonderful family! To Paul, I sincerely hope that Scotty does not actually beam you up, because we really miss you up here! Kathi and Sarah, we are going to have to make sure he gets better quickly, we all know how much trouble I get into without one of you here to watch me. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
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