This morning's update from the nurse was very good. Dad had a great night. His blood pressure was down to where they want it and when I walked in he was awake and alert, way more than yesterday. His eyes were open and he was moving his left arm. Yesterday was a difficult day. The nurse had a very hard time keeping his blood pressure below 170/70. Today, it's at around 150/50 and holding. It's difficult to be sitting next to him not knowing what he's thinking. We all just want him to wake up and start talking. God's creation of man is incredibly beautiful and perfect. Anyone who ever goes through this type of trauma learns just how complicated the brain is. Having to find the right balance between medication cycles, fluid intake, when to make assessments is not easy and varies with each patient. So just when dad shows signs of improvement something happens and he takes a step backwards or one doctor wants to flood him full of fluids so his ventricles are hydrated while the pulmonary doctors wants him dry to prevent fluid from getting into his lungs. It's been a roller coaster ride. We must have patience for dad to recover on his own.
It's very comforting to see him move and try to scratch his face and/or get up out of bed which he tries every time he's awake and alert.
His results from the cardio sonogram came back positive. His heart looks like is should for a person his age. His valves and pump rate are normal and his walls look good.
I want to let everyone know that he does have feeling and movement on his right side and will need rehabilitation once he's able and ready to go home.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial day and please take the time to tell your loved ones just how much you do love them and cherish them for being in your life.
Mary Lee, Lisa & David
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