Wednesday, November 28, 2007

We've moved out of ICU!!!

The best thing about ICU is the staff......  the nurses are amazing.  The worst things about ICU are the noise, the noise and the noise.  So, we are happy to move to a private room on "the floor".  
Lonye is able to have visitors, just remember to wash your hands.  The anti-rejection meds reduce his immune system so he is more prone to infection/illness.  Also, we can get phone calls. So, contact information follows:
(206)598-6753 - direct line to our room (I say that like it's a hotel!!)
Rm# 5214 (5th floor, northeast)
Lonye had a much better day, after we got his pain meds corrected.  He went for several walks today.  The Physical Therapist came in and demonstrated some exercises that he needs to be doing.  
We still have not heard when he will be released, but he does still have 3 chest tubes in place.  It is our understanding that he won't be going home with those.  The nurse came in tonight to change one of the drainage basins for chest tubes, the package includes an actual tube that is used.  I grabbed it so that I have it as a "keepsake", don't tell him......he will be grossed out.


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are so glad to hear about your AMAZING recovery thus far. Your ALL in our thoughts/prayes every day and we can't wait to see you again!

Let us know if Shelby would like to meet Braeden & Ella at McD's for lunch!

The Dieker's (Brian, Jenna, Braeden & Ella)

Kanunn said...

Lonye,
What's up buddy. Glad to hear you are doing so well with this. Of course the standard, "you and your family have been in our prayers, and I'm sure in everyone elses. :) "

so, I'm looking forward to have you back here soon. I want to flick you a little crap and bug you to get another vette, because well, you still owe me a little drive.

Don't think I forgot or this gets you out of it. haha. kidding of course.

Just wanted to say hi and let you know how pleased I am that you are doing so well. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Adios' amigo
Kevin Nunn

Valerie Kenagy said...

I don't think hospitals are the place to get any kind of decent rest, so I'm glad you're finally outa there! The place you're staying on Mercer Island sounds awesome - somewhere where you can relax away from all of the hustle and bustle!

So glad to hear things are going well!

Valerie :)