Further Progress:remarkable Marty!

When I arrived at the hospital today, Marty was sitting up in a chair, and had already been for a hallway walk with his lovely PCT (patient care technician). The oxygen tube in his nose has been deemed unnecessary, so he is a little freer to move. Pain is well under control.

Once I was there, his PT arrived and took him for another hallway walk. He was really cruising along with his I.V. pole! She also gave him a series of chair exercises to keep his legs strong and to stimulate both breathing and bowel activity. I added my Alexander 2 cents, of course..

No intestinal activity yet, so he still has the very uncomfortable and restricting nasal vacuum tube which draws gunk from his stomach. Given that he is able to walk more, intestinal rumbles will hopefully follow relatively soon. Then, he can get rid of the nasal tube, take in clear liquids by mouth, then actual food, and, when he passes gas, come home!

The bandage on his incision was removed this morning so I could view his 8 inch incision. Very Frankenstein! Maybe Young Frankenstein!

His nurses are terrific, and of course he is a charming and delightful patient. His spirits are good!

Thanks again to Delia for cookies for the nurses (a big hit!) and for all who have expressed concern and support via email and text. We are blessed with wonderful family and friends!

Carmella and I are doing well. We are eager for his return home, but sleeping and eating and playing in the meantime.