Saturday

We visited Oma Saturday afternoon and she seemed to be doing much better.  They were able to take her off of the Levophed early in the morning.  Her blood pressure was still on the low side, about 90/50 but both Oma and the Dr's think that's probably her normal blood pressure and she's ok to stay there.  The nurse said that they also think Oma has some some inflammation of her Gallbladder and probably gall stones but that it probably isn't related to the infection and not necessary to treat at this time.  They will continue to monitor it and do something if neccesary.

Oma was breathing easier and was only on 2L of oxygen instead of the 5L she was on the day before.  She was also producing urine better and her BUN and Creatinine (the kidney blood labs) were both stable.  Her heart rythm remained normal and she was taking the Amiodarone (the medication to help make her heart rythm normal) as an oral pill instead of through her IV. 

For now the nephrostomy tube will stay in while they keep monitoring her kidney functions and labs.  The kidney stone is too large for her to pass on her own.  They only ways to get rid of it is to either break it up with ultrasonic waves and let her pass them on her own (still traumatic as the small pieces are painful to pass down the Ureters and through the Urethra) or to have a sugery where they will make a small incision and remove the stone.  Oma is not quite medically stable enough to tolerate either of those right now so they will just leave the tube in at this time. 

I'm pretty sure Oma has been doing missionary work with the whole ICU and she seemed mildly infatuated with her cute young nurse today, Jeff.  She told him she always has room for one more grandson in the Day family.  Her mental status seemed to be improved  and the RN said that if she continues to do well she may be able to transfer out of the ICU and onto a regular Medical floor in the hospital tomorrow or the next day.  Phillip and I took in some cupcakes to the ICU staff and a thank you card to let the know how much we appreciate their care of Oma. 

Oma has not been resting very much, at least partially because of all the wonderful visitors she has had.  Pease let her rest as much as possible and keep visits short.  She loves her family so much she will never ask anyone to leave or let her sleep but she desperately needs it right now.  More updates to come!