Errol's chest tube is now draining at a nice slow pace (a good thing), so the docs will probably cap off the tube, and if there is no more fluid output for 24 hours(ish), take the tube out. Whoot!!
They say a chest tube hurts like the dickens, but Errol (Mr. High Pain Tolerance) isn't complaining. He's also not eating or drinking at all (he won't even touch the tofurkey I made him). Luckily, Errol's on iv fluids so he's staying hydrated, but please, Errol, if you're reading this, make like a camel at an oasis and drink, drink, drink!
We don't know for sure, but we imagine that once the chest tube comes out (ouch), Errol'll probably start drinking and eating again. And (probably) once food magic happens, the docs'll send him home (please!!!) But you never know...
As for the near future, the cardiologists will either do a heart cath as soon as the chest tub comes out (which will extend our stay in sunny Durham) or, they'll send Errol home until he's kicked his endocarditis, and then bring him back for cath-o-rama later this December. How's that for definitive!
Stay tuned for more uncertainty.
2 comments:
All of us from Team Errol are with you folks - sending all the good energy and prayers and good luck that we can. Love to you all
B&B
Sending good vibes Errol's way for a speedy recovery and for him to be home soon.
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