Andy is back in surgery

[mina'smomma]

Andy you'll be in my prayers.

[slick]

Still keeping the prayers flowing your way Andy. Eat up kid, or as my dearly departed English Grandmother used to say Feed, feed, you're skin 'n bones!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Has Andy *checked in* today?

Kimmy ~

Ask around - maybe get The Roomies to check -
see if there's another "inmate" on his floor that also needs to
be "out and about" that he could take a hike with.

Hooking him up with a friend might make walking the halls a
bit more enjoyable and longer lasting.

[cloverfdx]

Ask around - maybe get The Roomies to check -
see if there's another "inmate" on his floor that also needs to
be "out and about" that he could take a hike with.

What a good idea .

[Kfamr]

Wonder if they'd let Kia in? I'm sure she'd love a walk.
Of course, if she's a puller that might not be a good idea...could you imagine?!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yeah! Way to go Andy! It's so good to see you looking so much better - and out for a hike too! What great news this morning!

Kimmy, in the pic of them out for a hike, is that his dad with him? Just curious because from behind, I could SWEAR that was my dad! Pants hanging down, hands in pockets, short hair, sweatshirt - I SWEAR!!!

Love the bear claw slippers, but now I can see why maybe he left them there for the first time. Seeing as how he might have been a little unsure on his feet to begin with, and then to have those on - they're HUGE! But I love them!

Great uppydate.

[ramanth]

I'm going to be giving Andy a call here pretty soon. Just need to pop upstairs and get my lunch first.

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Kimmy, in the pic of them out for a hike, is that his dad with him?

Yep.

[ramanth]

Just got off the phone with Andy. He said he was so full he was feeling nauseous so I did most of the talking and he listened.

What he did tell me was that he's been out of bed, but only to sit in the chair for a bit, that way he can stretch and get out of bed but stay plugged into the wall. (The chest tube machine is has to be plugged in to work so that's why walks have been brief)

They now have him back on the IV along with an antibiotic. Preventative, I think. That's also plugged into the wall. He said once that finishes (it'll be about a half hour), he'll take a walk.

His hemoglobin levels are up to 9 now. They were at 8 yesterday. 10 is normal for most males I believe.

He has a roomie now, but the guy was out at the moment having a heart catheter done. Once he's back he has to lay flat on his back and not move at all.

The fluids are slowing down, but there's still no set date on when Andy will be released.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by ramanth

... get out of bed but stay plugged into the wall.
(The chest tube machine is has to be plugged in to work...

The fluids are slowing down,
but there's still no set date on when Andy will be released.

I think that Boy's runnin a Con Job on ya!

Look at the Big Hike photos...
That box the (CUTE ) Nurse is towing along is the "Drain Pump" -
isn't it?? They run on wall-power AND BATTERIES!!

He could walk to the Mall and back before the batteries would run down!

[ramanth]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Look at the Big Hike photos...
That box the (CUTE ) Nurse is towing along is the "Drain Pump" -
isn't it?? They run on wall-power AND BATTERIES!!

He could walk to the Mall and back before the batteries would run down!

LOL! That is the Drain Pump and I knew they unplugged it but I wasn't aware that batteries were included.

In fact the Nurse made Andy carry the Drain Pump on yesterday's walk. It's only 5 lbs. but Andy said it felt like a ton.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by ramanth

In fact the Nurse made Andy carry the Drain Pump
on yesterday's walk.

It's only 5 lbs.
but Andy said it felt like a ton.

OK...
Now that we blew THAT Myth...
Let's work on the "But it's TOO HEAVY" one!

The hospital probably has a HUNDRED or more -
lil Chrome, 4-wheeled, Rolling Stands -
to support all kinds of medical gear -
INCLUDING Drain Pumps!!

Ya *hangs* yur Pump;
Grabz a-hold of said Rollin Stand;
and ya Starts *WALKIN*!!

If he'd get his sorrie butt OUT IN the HALL -
he'd prolly notice OTHER Inmates pushin an pullin
their lil Stands with IV's, Monitors, and other assorted medical gear!

ANDY!!

You're running out of EXCUSES!!

Start **WALKIN**!!

*Love*
/s/ Phred

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Me? I *LOVE* Gravy on EVERYthing!!
Gravy on the Meat - thicker the better!
Gravy on the Taterz - baked, boiled, home frys, even French Fries!
Gravy on the VEGGIES - beans, peas, corn...

Find that Boy sumpin he *LIKES* - then use it!!

My dad eats gravy on pumpkin pie - he says whipped topping is fattening!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by shais_mom

My dad eats gravy on pumpkin pie -
he says whipped topping is fattening!!

Hafta Try That!!

Pssst:
Tell Dad they make Low-Cal Topping now!

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
Low-Cal !

ssssshhhhhhhh

THAT'S a baddddd word to him!

[Cinder & Smoke]

9:45 PM Andy Tail ~

Just got off the phone after a 15 minute *chat* with Andy ~
He sounds REALLY GOOD!

Sounded *chipper* and says he's actually starting to Feel Better!

Good News Abounds ~

He's been told the Drain Tube will be removed sometime tomorrow!

After a 24 hour observation period - with no complications -
they'll give him his *walkin papers* and
[b[Kick him OUT of the hospital![/b]

Release could / should be sometime Saturday.

If anyone has tried to call him -
(248) 652-5000 (Room 543-B) and been told
he's not accepting calls - that's not correct.
Ask for his Nurse's Station and ask them to put you through.
They'll check with him first - then put you through.

He's a lil *nerbus* about the tube removal -
they don't do much in the way of pain killers -
but he said he'd hope for the best!
He thinks a lil *pain* might be worth it to be RID of the darn tube
and it's companion - the drain Pump!

A few PT Prayers for a painLESS removal will be 'preciated!

We all WISH You the BEST tomorrow, Andy!!

Sleep Well!

/s/ Phred