Its a short post tonight

I guess I've developed a little bit of a routine. I'm sitting here across from Roger's bed. He's snoozing away.



We're still in ICU but moving to the non-ICU surgical recovery floor tomorrow. It feels like deja vu. The big news for today is that they did another leak test and CT scan. No leaks were apparent, so the doctor authorized the nurses to give Roger a few sips of clear liquids. He chose apple juice. You could tell Roger was a little apprehensive about taking a sip for fear of a leak...the memory of the incident last Saturday was pretty fresh. Despite the memory, he took a drink and then smacked his lips, with a smile on his face said, "ahhhhh, THAT tasted sooooo good". It was an awesome moment. They want to gradually increase the amount of the fluids after they see how his system handles these fluids. Its really too cool.



He sat up in a chair twice today. Apparently this is good for patients because it helps them use their muscles atrophy pretty quickly from being in bed for so long. Sitting up right encourages the patient to use his stomach, back and leg muscles. He looked a little pleased that he was doing this...but then got quickly tired.



The oddest thing about today is that Roger is very spacey, confused, etc. I haven't been able to identify if this is left over propafol or if this is from the pain killers. He's had loads of strange dreams and hallucinations. Naturally I am THRILLED that he is off the vent but its a little weird or creepy that his is so out of his mind. I'm hoping tomorrow will bring the older Roger back.

I don't have any idea what the schedule will be for the next 1-2 weeks. I predict that we'll be ringing in the New Year in the hospital.

For now, the more immediate hope for tonight is that he sleeps well.
~Angie