Hi,
I just came home from the hospital for a few hours while Denny naps. The doctor is trying a new strategy for pain management. Den will get a longer lasting form of morphine twice each day. The doctor hopes that this will eliminate any breakthrough pain and possibly that nerve will heal. She also wants one of the pain doctors to come to see him yet today or sometime tomorrow.
The physical therapist did work with Denny today. I wasn't there, but the nurses said he was using a walker and doing much better than yesterday. He's still having trouble getting some words out, but the nurses also felt that he's articulating better in general. So, maybe we're headed in the right direction.
The doctor expects to transfer Den to the sub-acute unit either tomorrow or Friday.
That was a major relief to me, as I was concerned that he'd have to go to a nursing home for rehab this time. Neither of us is ready for that.
On another subject, the Sole Burner O TEAM is up to nearly 70 people and Amanda said she has a pile of checks for the American Cancer Society. Thank you, everyone, for this touching show of support. You have all been so wonderful.
Have a good evening. I'm going back up to the hospital and I'll make Denny watch American Idol with me. It's my brain that doesn't want to deal with anything deeper than that!
Love,
Carla
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Mr. and Mrs. O,
I hadn't read for a week or two so I was shocked to see Mr. O was hospitalized again. I hope things get better for you; my heart goes out to you!
God's blessing and healing,
Jennifer (Vosters) Archibald
'99
Carla: Kelly just told me of this blog; as I read, I am crying. I feel so much for you and Denny. We went through this with my mother, and I want you to know I am thinking of you and Denny and all the wonderful things you did for me, Kelly and Ryan. I will pray everyday for you both.
Victoria Martin
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