When Bill was running a temperature yesterday, his breathing was very labored. So he went back on the ventilator overnight to rest. This morning the vent came off again. They are running a couple of broad-spectrum antibiotics for 5 days (or maybe they said 7). Some tests for specific bugs or culture sites have come back negative, and others may take up to three days to culture.
And he was so alert when we came in! Eyes wide open as if everything was normal, and they had the History Channel running.
Bill also gave the first thumbs-down we have seen. He has given head shakes for "no" in the past, but this new version of "no" was fun. And he reaches to adjust his glasses to his liking.
We had started our own made-up PT a few days ago, mostly to stretch his left arm and hand. His left side is where he has not had as much responsiveness, so we want to keep the muscles and joints stretched out. Today's nurse gave us some more specific moves, including his left leg.
It has been great to see him "back" and even better after the last couple of days of chaos!
Go Bill, you rock!
Legacy of Federal Control
3 years ago
He totally rocks! No surprise that he's skyrocking to a fast recovery; that's our Bill. Good at everything. Looking forward to seeing him awake soon :)
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