The doctor came at 10:40PM last night to take out Neal’s Hickman line. It came out with no difficulty. At 1:45 AM Neal woke not able to breathe well. The staff came very quickly. They gave him oxygen right away. His temp was 103.6 and his heart rate was 230 (should be between 60-80). When they sat him up it was easier to breath. A doctor came right away and he ordered an EKG which came right away. It was normal just that he had a fast heart rate. The doctor drew blood to check Neal’s blood oxygen levels. His lungs were crackly so ordered a chest x-ray. That also came to his room. The x-ray showed a little fluid on his lungs but did not appear to be any phnemonia. Since Neal had received so much fluid that day and had a temp all day they felt the fluids have backed up in his lungs. He received some lasiks to help the kidneys flush the excess fluids out. The blood oxygen levels were okay. The whole process was done by 3AM! Praise God it was nothing serious!
8AM NO FEVER!! His hemoglobin is 7.4 so will need some blood. He still has diarrhea and just started vomittimg again. Neal’s face was very puffy last night and that is also better.
We are praying that he is turning the corner.
Trish
Praise God for no fever this morning and for getting you through the night!
Deb and Shellie
Dear Trish and Neal, I heard about your blog at the post office. You are on the Lake Michigan Catholic Prayer Line. I attended a wonderful retreat today that really touched my heart. I commented to my group about your writings on this blog and told them what an inspiration you and your faith are to me. We all said a prayer for you and your family. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hand. Karen Petsovich
Karen,
Thanks so much for keeping us in your prayers. God is our strength and comfort even in times of troubles. He is what sustains us.
Trish
So glad that Neal was relieved of his situation quickly. Standing in the gap with prayer to Abba on your behalf. Keep fighting this fight well. We love you both.