As of 9:00 tonight Bob's oxygen level was down to 75% with the vent. We pray that they are able to continue to decrease the oxygen levels. The hope is that as the oxygen levels decrease Bob will begin to take breaths on his own. Bob's temperature remained stable all day which we are also happy about. The doctors have added a steroid treatment to the rest of his mix of medications. They are hoping that the steroids will help bring down the new swelling in his brain. His sedation medication continues to also be lowered little by little, although he remains on Morphine and blood pressure medication.
Today's chest x-ray came back slightly better than his last one. We were also pleased that the drain in his head did not have to be opened much throughout the day. Every day that goes by that Bob's body absorbs some of the hemorrhage on its own is a day closer to us being able to talk to him. Bob also started a new IV today. Since his stomach will no longer tolerate a feeding tube, Bob started getting his nutrients through an IV.
Most likely there will be a CAT scan Thursday to check on the swelling. Please pray for continued healing...
Every time I think of Bob I say a prayer for him. Bob and James were my ENTERTAINMENT for years. I always thought it was the funniest thing in the world watching hyper James running around in the courtyard of the Singer Island apartment complex. He always drove Bob nuts and Bob constantly yelled at him. I would mimic Bob yelling at James every now and then and Bob would start laughing. "JJJJAAAMMMESSS...GET OFF THE ROOF!!! JJJAAAMMMEESSS...QUIT THROWING ROCKS! JJAAMMMEESSSS...GET OUT OF THE TREE!" It went on and on.
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