Congratulations Bill

Good things happened today.

Bill was taken out of the bed and put into a regular wheel chair. He went for a short ride. He went into the physical therapy room were they got him to stand up. It wasn't pretty...OK.
It took 4 people holding him but he stood up for a few minutes.

He sat in the wheel chair for a time looking out the window at the Huey P. Long bridge. He actually choose that over the T V.

At around 7:00PM the doctor that put the TRAC in came into the room. Stated he was there to remove the TRAC. YEA...go Bill. Yes he is now breathing once again entirely from the nose and mouth. He now has oxygen into the nose from a small tube. He can be moved out of the room with a tank on wheels. I am unclear as to the reason for the oxygen at this time. I remember them explaining in ICU that well people need approx. 21% but that when the body has suffered a suvere injury it needs much more to heal. So I am still going under that assumption as I have not heard that there is a physical problem with the breathing.

Also, Dr. Murray came in around 7:30PM. He said Bill is doing very well. Dr. Adams expects to move Bill into the Rehab unit of East Jefferson next week. I would be surprised that he could do 3 hours of therapy by next week. But the doctors seem very pleased with his progress. I am totally blown away. His recovery in one month is incredible. I was worried about the post Katrina health care in the New Orleans area but I am very pleased and impressed with the care Bill has gotten. He had me bring a flat of strawberries for the team as a treat for all the thing they do for him. He's still as thoughtful and sweet as ever.

Note: Anyone who goes to visit ...please note Bill is on a sugar restricted diet and his insulin is being watched closely. It has been elevated since the stroke. They think now it is just from the stress. But asked that I not bring in anything to eat or drink that would give him a false read.

Even if it is April 15th.....it has been a great day !!!!!!! Thanks to our brother-in-law Johnny who is a CPA for getting our taxes done on time and additional help with other tax issues.