Homecoming

Good evening,
Well, Dr. G. (the intensivist who has been following Braden) said the magic word today - "HOME." If Braden takes in enough volume (eats well) over night and gains weight, we can go home TOMORROW!!!! We're holding our breaths, however, because it still all depends on the eating and weight gain. We couldn't be happier to place a bookmark in this chapter of our lives. We can't quite close it yet, but at least we have one surgery and recovery behind us.

Dr. G. also spoke to us about his next surgery. She is suspecting that he will probably have surgery 2 in early December or January. From now until then, he will be closely monitored by scale, pulse ox, weekly "home nursing" visits, and bi-weekly visits to the clinic for check-ups with our cardiologist. It sounds like a lot, but it will just be a part of our daily routine we will quickly get used to.

We will post ASAP tomorrow to let you know if we're heading for home.

We thank you for your unending support through all of this,
Steph