Monday/Tuesday Morning February 15 & 16

Went to see Glen last night. He was sleeping. Guess he was so tired from not sleeping for a day or so. Left a note for Dr. Misselback to call since haven't been able to catch him at the hospital this last week. Glen woke up about 25 minutes into the visit. I Couldn't talk much with the nurse at first because she was busy taking care of another patient next door to Glen.

When I did get to talk to her, she told me they were planning to put the permanent pacemaker in today. The second temporary one went on the fritz so they are going for the permanent one now even though they haven't been able to pinpoint why he is still running that low grade fever.

Glen was more alert last night after his nap, which I was glad to see. I played him some music from my I-touch. I don't know who attached a small radio in a bag to his bed, but if it was one of you - what a great idea!

Update - this morning - call from Dr. Misselback

He called this morning to address my concerns in the letter I left. Will get me the letter for Social Security.

He's verified that the permanent pacemaker will go in today.

We discussed the marked difference in Glen's condition on Friday versus how he was on Sunday and even yesterday. Dr. said he was shocked when he saw him on Sunday and at first thought he might have had a stroke or something. But, he really thinks he may have been given some kind of medication that made him zombie-like. Anyway, he says he has withdrawn all medication other than the insulin and heparin(sp?){needed to prevent blod clots} and he should be better every day.

Dr. Misselbeck said that after the permanent pacemaker is in, then it will be heavy duty physical therapy. Getting him up and moving. I know Glen can't wait. Dr. Misselback said for every day of being bed bound, it takes at least 3 days of physical therapy to recoup. So, let's figure - Glen's been in bed since Jan 21. That's over 3 weeks. 21 days X 3 = 60 day of rehab. That's a lot - I hope it doesn't take that long.