Thursday, May 4, 2017

Moving Upstairs

Today, (very soon), Gage will move up to the 3rd floor out of the CVICU.  He is acting like himself for the first time since before transplant.  He has been up in a chair doing school work for most of the morning and is joking and laughing with the nurses and doctors.  It is so good to see him back.

His weight was up a little bit, so they are not getting the result they want from the oral diuretics. They adjusted the dose again and will see where that leads.  Tomorrow he has his 4th biopsy since transplant (Yes it has been a month now, crazy).  They will see if all the steroids have helped.  "Gaging" from his attitude and appearance I would be surprised if they are not good results.  His blood pressure is elevated due to the large doses of steroids.  This makes us a little nervous as he had his seizure due to high blood pressure.  He will start complaining of a headache when it gets a little high.  He is still on some anti seizure meds to help with the incidence recurring. They have increased his blood pressure medicine and added another one.  More just fine tuning with everything.  All good stuff!!



18 comments:

Bonnie Bingham said...

Oh my word... he looks great and has a smile on his face...
Prayers have been answered...

Anonymous said...

What a blessing that smile is! Prayers for continued good news for you all.

Anonymous said...

Love that smile!! Continued prayers for all. ��

justjuls@bakercity said...

He looks fantastic. ..so happy for you all.

Linda D said...

His whole body says I am good. Jesus is still on the job. What a blessing. Prayers and thanking Jesus.

Reine and Kent Bingham said...

So much to be thankful for, with special thanks to the doctors and nurses. We all know who to thank for the smile on Gage's face, continued prayers

Reine and Kent Bingham said...

So much to be thankful for, with special thanks to Gage's doctors and nurses. We all know who to thank for the smile on Gage's face, continued prayers.

Reine and Kent Bingham said...

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Taryn said...

Looking great! Glad to hear that he more like himself and feeling more like himself. Good luck with the biopsy tomorrow. I really hope that its good news

The Martins said...

We're so excited! So happy to hear such good news and see his smile!

Anonymous said...

Awesome I have been praying from the start of this journey!

Anonymous said...

What a great smile! Prayers for continued healing and positive results.

ReNae Coelman said...

So happy to hear about the big move upstairs!! Gage, you look so good! There's a sparkle in your eyes and I'm so grateful that you are feeling so much better! Many prayers have been answered and many prayers will continue. Love you and your amazing family so much!!!

Bina said...

Excellent news! Enjoy the new room, that makes me so happy for you guys. Will keep the prayers coming for a "good" biopsy!

ladolce said...

Such good news. Praise God!!

Unknown said...

I recognize that boy! My heart sings for you. Love and hugs flowing your way. xoxo

The Reading Nook said...

Wonderful news! I hope that his biopsy is good! Good to see him smiling!

Unknown said...

I have been trying to get in touch with someone to let the family know I am doing a fundraiser/Bazaar for this family