I guess these next days are all about small steps in the right direction. Nothing dramatic today, but Sam has been taken completely off the support Oxygen (the little tube in his nose is gone). He was to wear the bi-pap mask overnight again tonight....but you know Sam,,,,always pushing the envelope. So he has made a deal with the Doc not to wear the mask tonight but get extra vest vibration treatments. He claims he does not sleep well with the mask, can't say I blame him, it looks very uncomfortable and is noisy as all get out.
Sam had a visit from his friend Max and Zach today and a visit from Spring, Ron, and Amelia......(the most awesome Mom friend to have) Spring brought Sam a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup milk shake by request. Thank you Spring........you are the BEST!
Sam also was able to get to the bathroom and walk down the hall with some assistance. The Docs have decided to have the xrays every two days from now on, as the changes are so small now it is hard to see any differences on a daily basis. As far as Sam's breathing, he is the same as yesterday....it should improve slowly. Sam is eating everything now, and must try and gain back all the weight he lost....ice cream 3x/day if he wants...lots of fat and protein is what they want Sam to eat. Hummmm, most of us can't get away with that kind of a diet, so live it up SAM!
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Yeech!! Reeces peanut butter cup! You cant get that here in NZ, but weirdly, Rach saw it just y'day in a boutique shop & HAD to have some(memories of Florida) Jono ,like me, thinks it tastes odd! Glad you like the fat stuff, sounds like you need it, your pre illness photos are skinny enough! Glad you're getting to see some of your mates now, must feel like you've been in outer space for awhile,now you've landed back on earth again, with stuff slightly different, but GREAT!!! Its all been a very freaky business, will look out for you in the medical journals!!! So glad its all on the up & up, bet you're all looking forward to HOME, & a bit of normality. LOVE YOU ALL XXXX
Hi Sam,
Your cousin JR and I have been checking your blog frequently to see how you are progressing. We were quite concerned for you for a while there but it looks like you're pulling through! You have definitely been in our thoughs and prayers over the last few weeks. Well JR and I have yet to take a honeymoon and we're hoping to plan one to Florida sometime this winter. While we're there we might swing through the Sanibel area and visit for a little bit. I think the last time we saw you was about 3 years ago when you, your mom and your sisters came to visit us here in Madison. Well we will continue to check your blog and see how you are doing, we are so relieved that the worst is over. Stay strong and we wish nothing bet the best for you! Hopefully we will see you soon.
Hope and JR.
Rock on with your bad self, SAM!!! We are so relieved and thankful you are on the mend and conscious. Had dinner with Pamela last night. SHe is a knock out and is here exploring more career options. We spoke of the you and how brave everyone must be to go through this. Keep on keeping on! love, Uncle Scott and Aunt Wendy Kiss the girls for us! (Your sisters, that is. YOu can kiss the other ones for yourself!).
Hi Sam and everyone,
It sounds as though things are progressing nicely, although it will certainly be a while before ou are 100%. I'm sure that visits from your friends (or mates, as Aunt Sara would say)will be very helpful and positive with your recovery--not to mention the ice cream, etc. Although that would be great...I certainly would not want to go through everything you have had to in order to be able to eat ice cream 3x/day!! It was great to read your blog the other day. Your still helping me to get with it. At first I didn't get the IDN---but then I got it-- it meant "I don't Know",right? Keep schooling me, Sam and keep getting stronger and keep the faith. You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all mucho. Adios, Marsha and the Madison connection. PS. Shawna and Kayvion and Kamarion say hi and that they are very glad that you're getting better.(They don't have internet right now). Also Kayvion says he now knows who you are for sure and that your name is Sam--and not Max, like he used to call you. Take care (for real) and keep in touch. Give mum a big hug from her big sister and give dad and the girls a hug too---just don't squeeze too hard until you fatten yourself up a bit.
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