July 24 JUST GOOD NEWS

This morning he started out at clinic where they removed the last of his stitches (from his chest drainage tubes). The doctor is pleased with the way everything is going. He discontinued his Lasix and decreased his Prednisone to 20 mg! Hoping this will help with some issues he is having.

He had another good session in physio - OT was not there today.

This afternoon he disappeared to the bathroom for quite awhile. His Dad began to wonder if he was okay but found him slaving away trying to rid himself of that beard (I personally was getting kind of fond of it). When his Mom arrived later in the evening following Uncle Ernie's funeral she shrieked with joy - she was SO glad to see it gone. Am wondering if it may backfire on her though - since surgery his thermostat has changed dramatically. Before, the rest of us were looking for sweaters, blankets, etc. and he was comfortable. Now, even in this heat we need to keep the A/C very moderate or HE's freezing and we're shedding what we can.

Bryan came over tonight - it was so good to see him and a nice change of company for Travis. They just vegged out together - Travis still isn't up to games, commotion or intense conversation.

We can't thank you too often for your prayers and concern.

Posted by Auntie Terri

Tonight he had his first McDonald's burger since surgery - enjoyed that