Monday Evening

Hi everyone,
Well it's Monday evening and just when we thought we knew the "plan", it changed (how true that is in life also) Phil's hemocrit (a blood measurement) should be 35 and his is 20 (which is down from 28 after surgery). He experienced some tachychardia and hytertension this weekend (which we just found out today no one has given him his blood pressure medication). That said, his trip to rehab has been postponed while he receives 2 units of blood. Good news is that the ultrasound for DVT showed all clear. The doctor did note a wheezing in his right lung that they will keep an eye on but given he's spent the past several days mostly in bed, he's in pretty good health. I would ask for prayers for his emotional health. I think it's all starting to settle in how much he's been through these past months. He's worn out and in need of some mental rest (in addition to physical). He's not had much luck sleeping at night (even with some medication) but does anyone ever get good sleep in a hospital with machines beeping, people talking (his roommate (young man, early 20's) had visitors until 4:00am and they were talking loud and using their phones - What's up with that?) Anyway, if you know my husband, he's generally a positive guy with a gung-ho attitude. Today, he was more down than I've seen and it's just the exhaustion of surgery and recovery. We would sure appreciate your thoughts and prayers and Phil continues recovery. Once he transfers over to the rehab unit, it looks like his stay will be 7-10 days, and then home. Well, better go, I'm posting from Phil's room and they've just arrived with the blood. I'll update everyone tomorrow. Beth