Hi all -
Rick's dobhoff was clogged and so the decision was made to try 40 cc's of Boost every hour. It is now 7 hours later and when they checked the stomach residual, there was none left - so that means Rick's body processed 16 oz of Boost. This is very good news. He will continue to drink the 40 cc's every hour until bedtime.
Rick has received a unit of blood because he is anemic. He is scheduled to get a second unit but it hasn't come yet. The blood will make it easier for him to breathe and he won't feel so weak and cold. He also took a shower today and washed his hair. Being clean makes such a difference.
Right now the sun is blazing through is window and he is sitting in the chair, wrapped in blankets and snoozing. A good day. Keep your fingers crossed that he digestion continues to improve without a backup. If that happens, the NG tube will probably be removed tomorrow and he will be a completely new man.
Monday, May 3, 2010
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So glad he is able to handle the Boost. Praying the good news keeps on coming!
ReplyDeleteHe washed his hair??? What hair?!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, getting rid of your dobhoff. I've always said one dobhoff is a dobhoff too many.
Is the dobhoff just the tube? I agree with my mom below, not more details than I want but a lot of googling is required. All my fingers, toes, and anything else crossable will be crossed all day!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that things are looking up....Prayers are being answered...Love to you all.
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