11/4/13

Rounds today were busy, and overall a repeat of the good news.  They said that her left lung is improving, and there's less fluid in it.  They are a bit concerned about her heart rate dropping into the low 40's during the night and are having a closer look at it.  Discussed this with the surgical nurse who will be following Nicole's implanted device and she said the device does have a pacemaker function, and depending on the settings they all decide upon, might kick in during those episodes.

PT found that Nicole's endurance is pretty thin.  She is definitely getting her exercise when she walks and stairs seem to be a bit of a stretch for her right now.  So they will come work with her after the surgery and prior to d/c to put together a plan for recovery.

Fr. Okumu came by to see her again today; she was so happy. She says "at least I can talk with you this time, and maybe I'll remember us talking!"

She is eating well, anything with red meat she can get her hands on... LOL.

So, she is scheduled for surgery tomorrow at 10.  Today is a day for gathering her strength.