Hello again,
I do not know how we let a day go by without posting, however in this case no news is good news. Steve is having very restful nights and days. Danielle told us that last night generated nothing new to report. I was there this morning and can say without a doubt that Steve seems much healthier.
He is coughing hardly at all and his fever is jusy slightly above normal. His breathing is deep and his respirations per minute are in the 20's instead of higher like previously.
The final piece of the puzzle, so to speak, was found today. As you may remember, Steve was still putting out too much fluid from the PEGG tube. The doctors did another x-ray and used dye this time. They found that the tube is definitely mispositioned too far into his intestines. Doctors plan a consultation tonight to determine how to remedy the issue. They may be able to just move the tube back out or they may have to replace it. Regardless, we now know that this issue was "man made" and not the result of the original injury.
Before I sign off, I would like to mention that another of Steve's friends, (Kyla), posted a very nice comment on the previous update. Please read it if you get the chance.
Thank You all,
Rob
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This is another great breakthrough. Food and fluids will reach Steve without complications and his body will by properly nourished and hydrated!! Yay!!!!
I think it is also great that Top Gun was playing in Steve's room. My son would go out of his way to shut off a Tom Cruise movie, so maybe between Herman Melville and Tom Cruise sensory overload, Steve will wake up completely out of sheer annoyance. How does he feel about Kenny G?
Thanks for the happy news.
K
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