So yesterday John was sleepy and having a hard time getting comfortable. He hasn't been eating very well. No appetite with the stomach the way it is.
Today's happenings:
His weight was 211 this morning. Thursday he was 213, Friday he was 216, Saturday 213, Sunday 213, today 211. I hope this indicates a downward trend, but I'm not convinced yet, since the weight loss could be due to his low caloric intake.
As for his diet, I know he's to keep below 2 gm of sodium (2000 mg). I spoke with the dietitian last week and she said they remove all lunch meat and other high sodium meats from his diet, but I really don't know his entire sodium intake, although it can't be too much because he's eating so little. I think he's getting enough fluids.
Today he told me he walked a few steps in physical therapy. I was pleasantly surprised to hear this since he seems so weak. His blood work from today shows his platelets at 19K, INR 2.7, but his electrolytes are perfect. They faxed the results to the hepatologist so we'll have to see what he wants to do next. Darryl's wife Laurie (a nurse) suggested he get another x-ray on his hip. He hasn't had one for some time so it will be interesting to see if the hip fracture has healed finally. Since his platelets are pretty low, his PCP ordered a blood transfusion. He'll get that Wednesday.
Lili's procedure went well. They removed a cyst and found a lot of endometriosis. Her throat is still sore from the breathing tube. She's coughed all night the last few nights. The doctor said it should get better in another day or two.
Today my great-niece turned 5. Happy birthday Mackenzie! xo
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