Up and Walking

Jeff was doing much better yesterday and even got up to read some of the comments you left on the last post! He was going to write a little something to all of you but there was a lot going on with physical therapy and occupational therapy and his nurse (who was awesome) getting him up to walk around the unit. I will bring the computer to the hospital today and maybe get him to say hello to you.
The physical therapist says he is moving really well. He is still a little wobbly on his feet and had to hold onto the railing a few times. He also missed a few steps going up the stairs but he is improving and happy to get up and walk around. The occupational therapist came in and asked a few questions and said he would hold off testing until the last minute in order to give him the greatest advantage. I don't think there will be any problems there though. Jeff has been keen and on top of things.
The nurse that works with Dr. Starreveld (the surgeon that did the surgery) came to talk to us and said Jeff might be able to go home today or tomorrow. We will see how things go today. Jeff had blood work to check his sodium (since that was an issue last year) and the numbers were a little low (last year they were too high) so they said they would just give him sodium and check the numbers again before they send him home. That should only take about a day so we may or may not be out of the hospital by friday! WooHoo!
I have heard rumor that the pathology repots are back and I have been keeping Dr. Starreveld on his toes but I havent been able to get any information from him. He still needs to talk to several other people and make a plan before he can give us any useful information. Its nice to know he is on top of things though and I have total trust in him and his decisions. I know he has been working hard to figure out the best plan of action for Jeff.
Other than that, Jeff phoned this morning and said he was heading down to do some more physical therapy and that he is feeling much better than he was yesterday (and yesterday was a good day) so we are looking forward to a great day.