Back for the night.
@kaylachan (77509)
Daytona Beach, Florida
December 6, 2023 5:01pm CST
George is resting comfortably, and I traded my shorts for long pants even though I can adjust the temp in our room. He still can't be heard when he does talk, and it might take a while for his voice to come back. We'll play things by ear. He remains NPO for right now, But, hopefully we can get him some food here soon. It's a long term goal we're working on.
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@thislittlepennyearns (64038)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
7 Dec 23
Is he being tube fed? Or is he just on nourishment through IV? Are they letting you stay in the room at the hospital with him overnight?
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@kaylachan (77509)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 23
Yes, he is being tube fed. Yes, I do spend the night here with him. No, no fluid-based nutrition. Although he does occasionally get a electrolyte replacement.
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@kaylachan (77509)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 23
@thislittlepennyearns Our goal is to get George eating some form of solid food safely before he can leave, as well as work on his communication. Getting his brain to connect the dots.
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@thislittlepennyearns (64038)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
7 Dec 23
@kaylachan Well anyone who gets IV or is in the hospital long term gets electrolyte replacement. They do that when you get to the ER 90 percent of the time anyway- even if they dont know whats wrong with you.
That's cool that they let you spend the night with him.
We have a friend whos dad has been tube fed for about the last year, they mix powdered peanut butter with his mixture to add protein and some calories
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@celticeagle (174092)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Dec 23
I hope he reaches that goal. The best to both of you.
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@kaylachan (77509)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 23
I agree and know he is too. He'll sometimes reach for me, just to hold hands and feel me.
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@LadyDuck (473893)
• Switzerland
8 Dec 23
@kaylachan I am sure you feel good when he hold your hand, he loves you.
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@LindaOHio (188136)
• United States
7 Dec 23
We are all 200% behind you. I hope you are doing OK. Hope you and George have a good day.
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@kaylachan (77509)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 23
He seems like he's having a decent day.
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@kaylachan (77509)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 23
Not a problem. I am starting to feel like a broken record, but that's good in the world of medicine. He's not falling back, but he's not moving forward, either. Lulls like this happen.
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@popciclecold (39943)
• United States
7 Dec 23
Good you can be there at night. You all take care.
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@RasmaSandra (84721)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Dec 23
All the very best to you both and he is ever in my prayers. You know I was just thinking obviously animals like cats do have their own thought patterns and perhaps Chilly is taking things so well because he thinks you are both on some kind of staycation and soon you'll return so he doesn't have to worry, Who knows it could be they are intelligent animals.
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@kaylachan (77509)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Dec 23
He also was feeding off my constant anxiety. I don't feel as anxious in this place. I know George is being well cared for, and that he is making strides. Sure his heart rate is up, and we're working on getting it down. However, medicine is trail and error.
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