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Dad (walked) out his base hit!

11/17/2017

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We got to the hospital this morning around 10am and Dad continues to improve. He's had most of his lines removed, and he is now sitting up in a recliner chair. He's alert and chatting with us, and we were able to fill him in on everything that happened yesterday. A lot of swelling has subsided, and he ate his first popsicle this morning!

The biggest news is that he just completed his first walking lap around the "fish bowl" which is the main desk in the cardiac unit. The loop is around 150ft, which we decided means he hit a long single, rounded first base thinking double, but had to head back to first. But yay base hit! He said being up and walking around actually feels even better than sitting down. Because he was able to do his walk, they were able to remove his power compression socks which help to circulate his blood. Dad was very happy about this since the compression socks feel a little "creepy" as they turn on/off to push blood up from your extremities.

Dad has also started using his incentive spirometry machine. This helps him test and improve his breathing capacity. Right now, his goal is 750mL, and he has to try and hit it 10x per hour. That goal will go up over time as he continues to recover.

Overall, lots of great news to share. We read the blog and Facebook comments to him and he was so happy to hear all the messages that you have been sharing. He really feels the support and love, so thank you!

Love,
Andrew, Abby, and Leslie
8 Comments
Brenda Brumfield
11/17/2017 09:38:16 am

I am so grateful to hear he is progressing. Prayers continue!

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mick pecoraro
11/17/2017 10:35:07 am

Tell him that Mick asked if he is able to play the French Horn yet.

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Doris Spies
11/17/2017 11:53:10 am

Sounds like he made a home run already! No more creepy socks. And a popsicle for a reward - yay! So glad to hear he is progressing well.

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Margie and Tim
11/17/2017 12:59:00 pm

Slow and steady wins the race. Splint that chest when you cough! Loretta liked the foot pumps-- she said it felt like a foot massage! Keep up the great work--recovery is a job!

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Pam Clinkenbeard
11/17/2017 02:04:00 pm

So happy to hear about Dale's great progress!

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Pat and Bill
11/17/2017 03:22:41 pm

Dale,
You are rocking this early recovery period! We know you are the staff's poster patient for your commitment to working hard and we know you are the best patient they have probably ever had. Keep up the good work, don't over do, get plenty of rest and ask for Popsicles as often you can. We are in your corner rooting for you! Much love coming your way from Memphis.

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Jan
11/17/2017 05:03:17 pm

Such wonderful progress. Thanks for the news.

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Jennifer
11/17/2017 05:14:42 pm

Love the baseball references!! Keep up the recovery and listen to the nurses and doctors! I hated that breathing thing, so I hope you don't have to do that very long. We're saying prayers here. Keep up the good work!

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