Those of you who know Grumpy ...

[Glock 'em down]

Alrighty then -- MORE good news! He actually stood up OUT OF BED this afternoon! Not for long. And didn't take any steps but the nurses said they were all pleasantly surprised at how strong he was. Apparently those PT exercises that he threw a pencil at me over a couple days ago actually work. Huh! Who would have thought??

He got a break today. I came back home this morning to clean house and get some things situated in case his son wants to come stay with us for a while and fell dead asleep (after doing basically the same thing last night) and woke up at 5 this afternoon. Guess I was tired?? But tomorrow we are gonna find a new routine!

Best news of all -- if he continues on the path he's on now the pulmonologist and neurologist both agree we can start "talking" about jail-breaking him next week, so I'm hoping he'll be home inside the next couple weeks or so.

Guess we can both cross "near death experience" off our bucket lists now.

What is the pulmonologist's name? I have a cousin who's one. But I think he works out of Mercy Hospital, not Baptist.

 

[Snattlerake]

 

[RickN]

Ok guys. Sit down. That hospital has truly pulled a rabbit out of their hat. Scott is off the vent again, feeding tube is out, he is sitting up in bed on his own and can move his arms and legs without help. I am looking at a completely different man than even 24 hours ago. I'm flabbergasted -- and happy! It is amazing just how quickly a person can go from "oops I'm dead" to " hey, I'm fine. Just need a nap!" And how many times they can do it in a week -- the bastard! I told him today he was in BAD trouble with me! He rolled his eyes and said "So nothing's changed, huh?" Bastard!

In a side note, if he is always in trouble with, would that not make you the grumpy one? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[THAT Gurl]

What is the pulmonologist's name? I have a cousin who's one. But I think he works out of Mercy Hospital, not Baptist.

This fella is a one dot Indian.

 

[Glock 'em down]

This fella is a one dot Indian.

Oh, Ok. Nope, no relation to me.

 

[dlbleak]

Was it for sure myasthenia gravis?

 

[ronny]

Yeah! I was wondering that, too!

I’m happy for you both!

 

[THAT Gurl]

Was it for sure myasthenia gravis?

Yep. They had him on some kinda alphabet infusion for 5 days. And a really high dose of steroids and about a million other things. Now that thr infusion is done he's on something else -- I am assuming it is the maintenance med they will send home a script for when the time comes.

As for now he's on an IV, he still has his line in the corner of his neck/shoulder so they can draw blood/give meds there also and that is pretty much it.

I appreciate everything you guys have done for us and all your prayers and good energy.

 

[RickN]

Yep. They had him on some kinda alphabet infusion for 5 days. And a really high dose of steroids and about a million other things. Now that thr infusion is done he's on something else -- I am assuming it is the maintenance med they will send home a script for when the time comes.

As for now he's on an IV, he still has his line in the corner of his neck/shoulder so they can draw blood/give meds there also and that is pretty much it.

I appreciate everything you guys have done for us and all your prayers and good energy.

We are just happy he is getting better.

 

[Snattlerake]

In a side note, if he is always in trouble with, would that not make you the grumpy one? Inquiring minds want to know.

Shoot, I quit trying and now I just stay in the doghouse. It’s easier than moving in and out.