The central line that Mike had was creeping out and so they replaced it so it has better position. Mike went to wound care at 8am and they had to give extra doses of pain meds. A TEE (trans-esophageal echocardiogram) was done and they seemed pleased with the results. Official results are pending. (that means his heart seems to be doing okay) a dobhoff tube (please excuse the spelling) or feeding tube was placed through the nose and directly into the small bowel so feedings could be started. Promo with fiber (a high calorie formula) has been started within the past hour. Mike will require lots of calories for healing at this time.
According to his nurse, Sarah, he is "holding his own" right now and there have been no big changes.
He will head to the OR on Thursday where donor sites for the grafts to head, face, left shoulder, possibly right shoulder and hands will be initiated. It is typical for patients to have a trach placed at this time as well. We will wait and see.
and so we go
On the family side:
There has been an account set up for the family to use for travel and lodging at POTELCO credit union in Pocatello, ID if anyone cares to contribute. Bette is staying with a cousin right now and is waiting for a small room or apartment to become available since we anticipate Michael's recovery to take months. (Just get us over the rough parts this week please!!!)
Chris met with the insurance guys in Pocatello today. Mike's half of the duplex will be gutted. Bette's side will need to have every single thing removed, cleaned and replaced.
more later...
JaCee
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