The past couple of days have just been spent with Lisa continuing to do her walking on the treadmill and watching the fluid in her chest tube continue to dwindle. And dwindle it has, so, as Martha Stewart would say, that is a very good thing. The doctors are definitely pleased with the progression of the chest tube leakage but Lisa is still waiting patiently for them to remove it. And, the sooner the better!
In addition, Lisa underwent another procedure this AM, a bronchoscopy, which is a standard procedure for transplant patients which enables the transplant team to check the health of Lisa's new lungs and look for any signs of rejection. Up to this point, her lungs have been functioning very well so this would be a good confirmation of that fact.
On a happy note, Lisa was given the okay this afternoon to resume solid foods so she is awaiting a nice spaghetti dinner this evening. In the meantime, once Lisa was given the okay for solid foods, she did enjoy a light snack to hold her over until her dinner arrives. And, we did stay away from the blizzards this time around. :)
Tomorrow will be the "changing of the guard" as Renee will be coming to spend a week with Lisa and I will be heading home. I was really hopeful that I could bust Lisa out of here and get her settled into her home away from home before Renee came back but it just didn't happen.
Even though there have been lots of ups and downs this week (probably more downs), I feel fortunate to have been able to spend this time with Lisa and will miss seeing her smiling face each day.
Posted by Nancy
Glad things are looking up:) Hope you'll say hello to your new "home away from home" soon! Thanks Nancy for all your support - I am sure you were a big reason for Lisa's smile, you are awesome;)
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