6.27.10 Tests and More Tests

Nicholas had a CT scan today as well as yet another chest x-ray. Everything looked perfect. Nicholas has had air bubbles next to his lungs that were of some concern, but with the breathing therapy and oxygen, those appear to be gone. The doctors are still working out the proper anticoagulant medication dose and they are being cautious in monitoring for any new forming clots. I am guessing that he is on schedule to be released from the hospital within a week or so if everything continues to move forward with such positive results. Thus far, he has been "on schedule" if you were to compare to typical hospital stays for this procedure.

I neglected to mention he is NO LONGER IN THE ICU!! He has been moved to a regular hospital wing and has used his new freedom to roam the halls and stretch those legs! Nicho continues to have a healthy appetite and yet managed to lose 5 pounds! I suppose those first few days of surgery and sedation when he didn't eat anything had quite an effect. I'm confident we'll put some meat back on those bones in no time!