Dustin is doing very well. He moved to the Transplant Telemetry Unit last night. He has had all his drains removed, and all lines. He has one IV left where they are still drawing labs from. Last night he did his first walking around. He took about three walks around the unit today.
They have a Christmas Tree on the Transplant Floor that tx patients can put an ornament on that represents them, so in true Dusty fashion, we got him a Star Wars Darth Vader ornament. We signed his name, and liver transplant date, then he walked down the hall with assistance of the nurse hung the ornament on the tree. I got some pics will upload later.
He is definitely getting back to his normal self. IF things continue to progress the way they are, he could possibly go home Thursday or Friday.
The prograf (anti-rejection medicine) apparently really makes him tremble, they say it will get better with time. He had a slight fever last night, but it didn't last long, probably from all the excitement of moving rooms, and then being able to walk-which he hadn't really done in awhile. He is tender, but doing well.
I missed the doctors today-I got back to San Antonio about 40 mins after rounds-go figure.. But I will catch up with them tomorrow.
Some people have expressed wanting to send him something, absolutely nothing living (no plants, no flowers, no fruit) Balloons are great.
3 comments:
That is AWESOME that he's doing so much better! We're excited to have him come home. Tell him I'll have chicken broth and jello waiting. HAHAHAHA
WOW! Great news! Sorry I didn't get by Tuesday....my work is going crazy as it is year end. I should be in SA on Thursday though if Dusty is still in the hospital and can drop in then. Amazing!!!
hi! i have been following your blog for a while, and i am extremely delighted about this wonderful development. when considering the horrors your brother must have gone through, i am sure, and keep my fingers crossed, that the future will be soo much better. and, -> respect, to both of you!!
cheers, Jo from Europe
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