Still finding normal...it's been...hard. (For me)

5/15

We've had some problems with Tony's drain this weekend not draining, and also, the flush solution is often coming OUT of the insertion site in his left flank. This could mean a few things:

1) The drain has moved or come out

2) The flushes are going AROUND the abscess 

3) The drain has finished its job and is ready to come out

We are hoping for option 3.

We've called OHSU twice now (Saturday AM and Monday AM), and they want him in sooner rather than later for another CT. CT Scan appointments are booked out 2-3 weeks, and our original appointment isn't until NEXT Monday night. So, they may send us through the ER so we can get in. (It's a back door way to get a bed and an appointment.) We don't want a bed, but we DO want an appointment. 

Tony started home PT last week with a therapist from Peacehealth, and the home nurse also came on Wednesday. We are walking everyday and he's doing up to 15 mins on the stationary bike. Against Dr. Nelson's orders, he found a racket and a willing child and hit "a few balls" this afternoon. Someone please smack my husband upside the head the next time you see him. In Love. In Jesus' name. 


 

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 15, 2023 at 5:40 PM

    I hope the CT scan gives an answer(s) that move this all forward.
    ps. Such a pleasure to meet and hug you last week.

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  2. Dana KlinknerMay 15, 2023 at 6:06 PM

    Thanks for the update! I’m continuing to pray for Tony and you as you care for him. Sending much love! ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

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  3. AnonymousMay 15, 2023 at 8:37 PM

    A willing child ........lol

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  4. AnonymousMay 16, 2023 at 8:21 AM

    How lovely to see a racquet in his hand!!!!

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  5. AnonymousMay 17, 2023 at 8:19 AM

    Look at him go! I love seeing his awesome post hospital fashion!

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  6. AnonymousMay 18, 2023 at 11:12 AM

    Praying he can be seen soon!

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  7. AnonymousMay 21, 2023 at 5:13 PM

    Hoping the latest scans and anything else are going well and that Tony is continuing to steadily improve. Continuing to pray earnestly

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