Saturday, February 25, 2006
February 25th, 2006 - Day 5 at NIH
We've made some progress...although it's slow going. The cathetar in Jeff's neck was removed yesterday and the pic line was put in his arm. He's back on the diazoxide for the hypoglycemia along with the IV of 10% Dextrose. His blood sugar ranged from 140-160 last night but they've started to drop when the IV was removed this morning. The plan is to keep Jeff off of the IV today, allow him to control his blood sugar with regular small meals, and monitor him throughout the day. They plan to put the IV back in overnight to help keep the blood sugars stabalized and better controlled for in the morning...which is when his blood sugars takes a nose dive. He was up and eathing breakfast when I got in this morning and as soon as he takes a shower and gets dressed we'll take a few laps around the building. FYI - we are not confined the room or nursing unit. The hospital is in a 10 story building with an adjacent building connected by corridors. I've tried to talk Jeff into hopping on the Metro and cruizing into D.C. for a movie but he's said he's not quite up that yet. Perhaps I can convince him to do that tomorrow when I bring the kids in. Having a weekend or day pass sounds like it's something easy to arrange.
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Jeff and I got message in an e-mail from our friends Rick & Kim in Gettysburg. I couldn't help but share it as it made us both smile:
"Tell Jeff to get off his lazy ass and get better. Kim and I have been planning a cocktail party for you and your camping crew, July 4th weekend. We expanded on the house this winter and added a new patio for the event. We are still planning on dinner and a movie at the camp site, but drinks at our house prior.
We will not be denied.
I swear, Jeff was a metal smith wasn't he - honestly.
You, Jeff and the family are what made being in the Navy great. We think of you all often. We love you guys and will be here, always for anything.
r"
FYI - I let Rick & Kim know that Jeff might not be drinking at the cocktail party but we're definately on for the good times. Unfortunately, Jeff's liver tumors don't like the micro-brews as much as Jeff does :)
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