Monday, June 20, 2011

Hopkins - Post-Op Day Thirteen

Today was pretty much just a sit and wait day. Sit and wait for the doctors. Sit and wait for lab work, x-rays, and echo cardiograms. Sit and wait for answers.

Today's answers were varied. The best answer we received, hands down, was the results of Max's echo which showed that his heart function had returned to "good". Just days ago we were told that it was moderately diminished and it would take pretty aggressive therapy and time to return if it returned at all. There were no guarantees. And today we received another "Max Miracle", proof that doctors are human and diagnoses are often just their best guesses.

The results of Max's cultures are starting to trickle in and it seems like he may have a fungal UTI. Not a great answer but at least it may explain the fevers. The only problem now is that any of the drugs in the anti-fungal family would interact with his coumadin levels so they've taken a second culture to be sure what and if we need to treat. Just some more waiting, unfortunately we're getting good at it.

Today's pic, Max doing his Physical Therapy.....the Wii!!

2 comments:

Cass Dawson said...

Was Max playing baseball or ???? Love you guys and sending healing prayers to all. <3

Vicki said...

Happy news that Max is doing so much better! Good to see him up & about. Hope you & Michele are getting some rest, too.

Take care!
Vicki