Saturday, January 10, 2009

pneumonia?

A day that started better, much better.  But not where it's ending.

Rich is removed from IV's, is sitting up, eager to shave, bright-eyed and adorable; almost back to his usual self.  He is told he can be discharged on Monday.

By mid-afternoon, he is moved from neurological unit to semi-private room where it should be quieter.

Hah.

A non-stop party, loud and smoke-filled, goes on and on.  Even after I leave, post-visiting hours,  Rich calls me (sans antenna, but not too garbled) and moans that visitors remain, and room has been disinfected for smokiness.  And more bad news:  His oxygen levels, slowly dropping, have dropped further.  Pneumonia is suspected, but we won't know more until tomorrow.

Candace


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