06/15/2012 - Update

Another post from the Odessa resort hospital. ;-)

Through the day yesterday was overall a good day, It was Hollie's day to sit with him. The Dr came in and reported that Robs sodium level had dropped too much so they put him on a fluid restrictions to 1500ml a day, this in its self is a blow to somebody that was drinking about 1.5 gallons of water a day but it is best for his health, he is still battling the fever with it going up and down. He has some swelling still but it should start to subside soon.

The rest of the day was spent working his arms, legs and lungs, to get him ready for a trip to the Southeast or Northeast for placement in a SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) rehab facility. Looks like Rob and Hollie may be able to make a decision on this early next week.

Rob also sat in the special floor chair for close to two hours then (finally) received a new bed that works for his big frame. The bed is working really well as he has been sleeping for the past 4 hours with a few minor nurse interruptions.

In the pm it was my pleasure to again sit with him. They removed all the staples from his neck incision (this in itself made him more comfortable) and also a scalp tear on the side of his head. Fever is back down to correct level YIPPEE...

He was able to cough with help about 7 times through the night and this will strengthen his muscles. He was also able to sleep most of the night. With the breathing treatments, percussion system, and help coughing and rest, I think he and God will be able to overcome this pneumonia, so please pray for this.

The doctors rounds came very early on Saturday at 6am, what's up with that. Any way he said the only item left to clear up was the fever and it was down all night, so all looks good for travel to a rehab facility as soon as it's decided which one.

Until tomorrow

- Chris L Powell