Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Upside of Down.....

In lieu of everything last posted, Doctor Narins says i am doing fantastic.
My blood numbers are, oddly enough, up (even with all I'm losing)). My blood sugar is perfect - now almost one full week after my last insulin and my new kidney is crankin'.

The Dr. says he wants to start me on "real" food today (after a long week's absence) and that he may remove one of my abdominal drains.

All of this sounds good however, after yesterday's equally ambitious start, I am staying cautiously optimistic as yesterday's fine start was quickly tempered.

And oh yes......the morning breakfast med truck hasn't arrived just yet.

Stay tuned.

13 comments:

  1. I am Rootin'(sports) for ya'! Things are going to get better! Can't wait to hear what's on the 'food' truck this morning!! Toast???? Jo

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  2. Good to hear Hez. Got to love it when an organs crankin'. Good luck today. -chico

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  3. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and all your friends are dancing in the streets celebrating your great (not always so obvious) progress! YOU CAN DO THIS! We're all here behind you! Prayers continue! Marilyn

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  4. Get used to the med truck but remember it's better than shots of insulin since you HATE needles! Any info on release or is that on hold until the bleeding is stopped? Keep up the good work on healing!

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  5. If the doctor is pleased with your progress...i am pleased! They can always give you more blood to replace all you have lost and what they keep taking from your neck! I imagine it takes some time to find the correct doses of all your meds...and some may be contributing to the bleeding (anti-coagulant properties or side effects). Once again...they know where the bleed is...so they can monitor it.

    Stay strong and stay positive! You will get thru this! :)

    Enjoy your first real food...hope its something tasty!

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  6. Hi Hez - you took the time to shoot me a note of comfort about my Dad with all your going through - that is awesome and amazing, as are you. You will get through this - prayers and best wishes - Jay

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  7. I am learning all of Bob's nicknames...curious to their origins ;) Hez and GB...

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  8. Hey Cuz: Your messages are incredible. Can't wait to see each day what's happening! Anxious to hear about the food cart! Your taste buds may be dormant after a week of yuck--so I hope it's something wonderful (hard to imagine in a hospital--but I'm hopeful for you!). Hang in there. Love ya! Laura

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  9. Where did Hezy come from?? We called Bob that in high school!

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  10. Maybe a "Bob-Lenz-fan-club" reunion when this is all just a page in the history books... : )

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  11. Hey Bob, Donna & I and the kids sent our best to U. Laura talked me thru on blogging a 1st. We enjoy reading ur progress reports daily. Wish I could of taken you to the hospital this time. I remember the 1st time I took ya this time the results are so much better. HAng in their Donna has had you on a zillion prayer chains, seems like they are paying off. WV Football starts soon, what's happin in the valley?? Keep ur chin up ans listen to the docs. Arnie & Donna

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  12. HEZ hope all is ok .been praying and thinking about you a lot. hang tough. hockey is soon to be back!!!! KEEP ROCKIN \m/, mrs. chico

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  13. hope you are getting some much needed rest bob...update in the morning to let us know how you are doing...be sound

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