Doug has had a good couple of days with steady improvement in his breathing ..... he's now on the C-Pap ventilator with no added oxygen and appears to be doing well.
Unfortunately he has still not truly got rid of the chest infection so he's been put back on anti-biotics again.
However it does not seem to have affected his other improvements in mobility, co-ordination and spacial awareness.
The dreaded "V" has now become a stock in trade symbol to go with thumbs up, down and wagging, much to the amusement of the nurses!! I think we'll have to re-designate it as a "Vibes to Douglas" sign, even if only to avoid those not in the know from making wrong assumptions!!
Whether or not he goes down for his PEG feeding tube this coming Wednesday will depend largely on his breathing, so here's hoping allus good.
Last night he occupied a fair time playing right handed 'catch' with the night shift nurse using one of these grip improver balls. All very impressive really. Unfortunately he's become very adept at tossing it into the corner of the ward whereupon it disappears under one of the many cabinets!
Daytime he's been up in a chair but he's so active that staff find it difficult to maintain his position and spend a lot of time moving him back to where he should be. All good stuff though.
Keep it up Dougie :-) :-)
Iain
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Sounds like they can't keep up with you!! Just as it should be. Keep it up Dougie!!
Love,
Rhea
Hey lovely friend! Great news on all fronts - glad to hear you're making those nurses work for their money!!
Came in to see you yesterday - you don't know how wonderful it is to see you each time and to notice how much you keep improving. Your Mum was looking beautiful (Iain and Sheena, you're both amazing and thank you so much for keeping us all updated as I know you have so much on your minds as it is).
The Moffatts of Barnton are one truly amazing family! Much love, Jules xxxx
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