Vic was in a little better spirits today especially after I told him about my early am experience. The doctor's came in to see him, they want to keep him on a fluid diet at least one more day to make sure his digestive system is working. They may try to put him on solids tomorrow depending how tonight goes. His sugar is still high but he's now getting insulin shots and his long-lasting insulin pen for the night. His blood pressure and heart rate are still fluctuating. The pain is more manageable and he's doing his walk arounds 5 times a day. When I was leaving tonight at 7:30, his temperature reading was 101.8. The nurse was coming in to give him something and was going to contact the doctor. The nurse also said that sometimes with this type of surgery, a patient will spike a fever at night but the drawback would be that if it continues, he wouldn't be released from the hospital. Right now, we're looking at Monday.
I also wanted to add that on my way back across the street (at this point I was walking very slowly because my foot is still swollen) and as I crossed the street a very familar sound was coming from the hotel. Yup, another fire alarm! I stood outside, Again, watching the firemen entering the hotel and people being escorted out. I couldn't believe it so I started talking to one of the housekeeping people and she told me that this time some kid hit the alarm on the 19th floor. This morning there was a system fire on the 32nd floor. After I was let back in (I was really tempted this time to go sleep in the hospital) I went straight to the desk and told them that there would be no way I would be able to get Victor down 23 flights after he gets out of the hospital. They understood completely and tomorrow they are going to transfer me to a room on a lower floor. They couldn't do it tonight because the hotel is booked solid. So, I'll be moving again tomorrow but they'll call me at the hospital when the room is ready.
Oh, just a note for those who wanted to know what I was actually wearing at the time of the first fire evacuation, I had on my Wal Mart green pajamas with cupcakes on them (I originally thought they were ice cream cones) and over them I had a hot pink polka dot robe and over that a lime green jacket and slippers - so there, I looked like one of the homeless people that wander the streets around here, so I fit in perfectly!
Barb
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Barb,
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you were dressed to be the hit of the town!!! Only you. I happy they are putting you on a lower floor. Make sure they know when Victor is there and ask them to personally call you if there is a real fire. Don't take the chance of taking Victor down the stairs.
Miss you. My love to Victor.
Judy
Wow Barb, sounds like a fashion statement to me!! Surprised no homeless person didnt try to pick you up.haha. much love,
ReplyDeleteLinda