Jim and I are sitting in his room at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. For anyone who has not seen one of these rooms, they are absolutely amazing. They are more like a nice hotel than a hospital room – except for the tubes, machines, and bed of course. From the hardwood floors, to the more than adequate square footage, to the excellent room service, we couldn't ask for a better place. He was able to move here yesterday, but had to come via a three-minute ambulance ride, even though the U of U hospital and the Huntsman Hospital are right next to each other and connected by a couple of indoor walkways. Apparently it is protocol, just in case something happens during the transport.
I (Clint, Jim's son) am still posting because the pain medication Jim has been on has been really fogging up his brain. He attempted to post something yesterday but couldn't really focus and kept falling asleep as he tried to concentrate. The doctor's have permitted him to stop taking Morphine and Ketamine, and to begin taking Lortab, so hopefully he will be able to start thinking more clearly very soon.
Yesterday Jim's blood sugar was at 179 (it should be between 60 and 100), so he had to receive a shot of insulin to get it back down to normal levels. They just took his level again a few minutes ago and it was 114, low enough that he doesn't have to take more insulin. He still has a chest tube, but the volume is steadily decreasing. Once again, we as a family want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who reads this blog and supports my dad and the family with calls, emails, comments, prayers, donations, and everything else. It is amazing, and truly moving, to see how many people love and care about my dad. We'll keep you updated as his recovery progresses.
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You looked great last night Uncle Jim. I am glad to see/hear that you are making such good progress.
Please tell Jim that as always I am thinking of him and praying for his swift recovery. Hang in there Jim!!!
Dana Motika
Jim and Patty: we are so glad Jim is out of surgery and doing as well as he is. We hope you keep your health up Patty. We pray for you guys every day. We'll run down when Jim gets home. Is there anything I can bake for you? Any favorites? Anything to tempt Jim to eat? We love you guys!!!!
The Slades
We are so grateful to hear that the surgery went well. You are a real trooper. You continue in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Pam, Dick, Jerry & Ruth
Hello to Jim, Patti, & all of the family, and thank you, Clint, for the great updates!
We hope that Jim is feeling less tired and more like himself today. We are all SO thankful that everything went well with the surgery. We continue to hope and pray things will go smoothly. Our prayers are with ALL of you wonderful people.
We love each one of you,
The Harlines & Chittys
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