So, the sitting up thing didn't work out. They got him on his feet and his blood pressure started to drop. Back to bed. This is not really a setback for what he's been through. They will increase his fluids and try again tomorrow.
Before surgery, Larry asked me to take a picture of him in ICU while he was hooked up to the maximum number of tubes. Sorry, Larry - no photos allowed. So instead, on my last visit, I worked on a tube count. Counting the 2 that have been removed, he had 18 tubes/wires pumping things in, draining things out or monitoring vital signs.
We will celebrate the removal of every one of them - so let's hear a belated HOORAY for the removal of the ventilator and one IV line. Two down, 16 to go!
Pat
HOORAY! Sounds like good, steady progress!! Prayers for your entire family...
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