Today Pops was moved out of ICU. Huge positive change. So different from 2 days ago. The cocktail of antibiotics, fluids and rest have made such a huge difference. They have gotten his heart rate back to an acceptable range, as well as his BP is now up. They are hoping the AFib was a by product of his infection.
They have also narrowed down the bacteria that is coursing through his body. He went into septic shock on Saturday. Terrifying.
He is having a procedure done the end of this week (we hope) This will help drain some of the infection from his Kidney.
He may be able to come home for a time before the next procedure. He will have a permenant port put in for IV push antibiotics.
He still isn't eating much. Has lost 24 lbs. He has had multiple x-rays, ultrasounds, cat scans and mris of heart, lungs, kidneys, bladder.
He did walk around his unit this morning and yesterday with a walker and attendants on either side.
I plan on being more persistent when I see any kind of health concern. No more letting him argue and bully me.
Hopefully, his health will improve more and soon. I know it is hard to let him do as he wants as a sentient being and not letting him have his way for his own good.
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