Posted on 05/23/2010 9:27:30 PM PDT by Gail_Head
This week has been long and challenging for Jeff, but he continues to improve. The drain tubes in his legs came out, making Jeff much happier that what little bit he can move his legs/feet is now unfettered. He now only has four in his back which is much better than the nine he had after his second surgery!
There is also good news that Jeff will not have to stay in bed for three weeks before they start getting him up. After conferring and viewing an updated CT scan, they decided to start him on the tilt table this week yeah! It will still take about two weeks to work him up to a vertical position. He has been horizontal for so long that his blood pressure would not be able to sustain him if he tried to stand upright all at once. I think its probably just as well, because he needs to work on getting some strength back into his legs before he attempts any kind of mobility. He has physical therapy working with him to exercise and build up his muscles.
Jeff is eating a lot better now too. If he can keep it up, they will take out the last IV line that is giving him nutrition. (Down from six.) He ate really well for a couple of days, but his system didnt respond very well so it took a couple of days to get him back to normal. Hes okay now, and will take the real food a little slower and build up to the pot roast next time instead of diving right in!
I cannot post without telling everyone (again) how much we appreciate all the prayers and care shown on our behalf. God has blessed us greatly. BTW - Someone wanted to know who our Houston angels are that have been taking such good care of us. I talked to Dustin and he said it would be alright to give their names. Pam Morgan is a Freeper (I dont know her screen name) and her son, Dustin has come to know Jeff through her. Dustin is the RN that has been making visits to Jeffs room and keeping an eye on his status. He has been really helpful in keeping up with all that needs to be done to insure Jeff has the best possible recovery. Pam has taken time out of her very busy life to come in for a visit. She has also sent MANY wonderful meals for me. She is a terrific cook! Jeff and I are very blessed to have them in our lives at this time. Thank you, thank you, thank you, one and all!
Dear Lord,
What good news and how grateful we are to the great care you have showered good success over Jeff for so long now...thank you.
The weeks ahead now we place in your hands as well...let the timing of each advance be perfectly in your will and give the doctors your wisdom to know when.
Strengthen Jeff in the inner man as well Lord...for your work continues and we trust he will have his place in that.. not only as he recovers but once he is back to himself once more. In Christ’s name Amen.
Love, hugs, prayers and many thanks for taking the time to give us a detailed report.
Real food has to taste so good to you, Jeff, after everything you’re enduring. Praying for your complete recovery!
Lord hear our prayer.
Thank you for the update.
Continued prayers for you all
Prayers on the way for Jeff ...may the Lord strengthen his body each day. And prayers for you too Gail...that the Lord will give you peace each day during this challenging time.
thanks for the update Gail...tell Jeff that I said hello and that I’ve been thinking/praying for him and your family. Glad to hear that Jeff is improving.
since he won’t remember my name to screen name, I’ve sent you a PM.
God is good. All the time.
Thank you for the much anticipated report, Mrs. Head.
Let Jeff know that the prayers are continuing.
5.56mm
I was just thinking of Jeff and wondering how he was doing....when Brad’s Gramma sent me a ping to this thread.
Praise the Lord for this encouraging update!
I hope Jeff got the card I sent to your Houston location!
Please tell Jeff he is on the Prayer Line at my church.
May God Bless Jeff and you & your family.
Gail, thank you for the update. I’m praying for Jeff - but also for YOU - to take some time for yourself - Maybe it’s time for a Spa Day? Let me know - I’ve got some friends in the Day-Spa business.......(((Hugs)))
Gail, were praying for a full recovery...
Good news. Thank you for the update.
Good news and prayers up for both of you.
Please get well.
Thank you for the good news progress report.
Prayers continue....
Sincere prayers and good wishes for Jeff from me and Alan (http://antimullah.com)
God bless ya, Jeff! Hang in there! More prayers for your continuing miraculous recovery and healing on their way!
Enrique
Over here! More great news! (((hugs)))
BTTT
May God keep his healing hand on Jeff. God Bless you all.
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