Today has been a great day! Measured in terms of appetite, Ben has taken a huge step. Breakfast was pancakes, bacon and hash browns, of which he ate part. Lunch was half a big mac. Afternoon snack was a roast beef sandwich. Dinner was a ceasar salad with chicken and a roll. I'd say his tastes buds and his stomach are getting back in sync!
The last i.v. line came out today, so no more tubes!! He's also walking, getting physical therapy, doing his "flutterbug," and receiving visitors. Today's company included pastor Audrey and the return of gma & gpa S, just in from PA, and sister and brother.
It is hard to put into words how much improvement we see in his eyes, his energy, and his attitude. We're getting our Ben back!
It seems that the remaining hospital hurdle is regulating his blood pressure. It's been higher than they want it, and so they are trying medication combos to get it stabilized. Now they're saying Wednesday or Thursday for possible discharge.
Kim and Jon traded places tonight. Kim gets to head home after a very long weekend, and Jon moves into the "suite." Hopefully Kim has spent her last night here!
Tomorrow no doubt Ben will want another burger, and this time he'll want his fries with it! Thanks be to God!
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