Day 8 - End In Sight

It's Friday - one week ago at this very moment, my little baby was having a life-saving operation.  And look at him now!  It's just incredible.

So here's Davis's latest update:
His right lung is only partially collapsed, and it's better today than yesterday.  It's not a huge concern right now and should get better with a respiratory treatment called CPPD, which he actually likes, and more movement on his part.  He is in some pain today when he moves and coughs, but we are treating the pain with Tylenol and oxycodone.  His remaining chest tube will be removed shortly, along with his pacer wires; this should result in less pain and easier mobility - yay!!  Did you notice looking at the picture that he is off his oxygen? :)

Davis is eating well today!!  -almost back to normal.  And I was able to get two half-smiles out of him today, despite his pain.

We are actually talking about discharge tomorrow.  If not tomorrow, then Sunday.  Can you believe it?  We still have to get that lung functioning better, but there is not much doubt about its improvement.  There is always the possibility of another setback.  But we are planning on discharge during the weekend and tying up our loose ends today since it may be our last week day here.  CRAZY!!!!!!!!

Almost back to his old self!