Jim is being released this afternoon! His bloodwork looks great, his attitude is great, he is eating solid foods again. After the ultrasound scan of his legs, looking for blood clots, and a visit from the Pharmacist, he should be out.
We go over medications with the Pharmacists, doesn't look like he is going to need IV antibiotics, just the ones we were giving him previously. However, he will be getting IV fluids at home for a few days. If he will just drink a few bottles of water we can get him off the IV! Our goal is 3 bottles of water or more.
We leave the hospital and head toward the park. It is a beautiful day and we go to the Washington Park Arboretum. Jim is able to walk about 1/2 mile today. His little dog right by his side. By the time we get back to the car, Jim is exhausted. But he had fun. Now back to the motel and into bed. I let him sleep for about 2-1/2 hours then ask him to get up and walk around just a little, he stalls. Finally, he's up sitting in the chair, then back to bed. We watch a couple shows on the computer and he's ready for bed. Unfortunately, he doesn't sleep very well. Up every hour to use the restroom. Complains of being extremely sweaty, not warm, not chilled, just sweaty. We'll need to talk to the doctor about that.
His clinic appt is 3:15pm tomorrow.
Deb
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