Tom's whole self is working very hard now to process the damage done to his leg. The doctors are giving him lots of necessary fluid, but this has led to a build up in his lungs as well as wear and tear on his kidneys. And this, on top of a pulmonary embollism. Pretty miserable but not unexpected complications. Today he underwent dialysis to clear his system and relieve the kidneys. It really did make a difference. Much more lucid and energetic when I left him. Even hungry and a bit feisty. More of the same tomorrow. He will be in the ICU through the weekend. Oh. I almost forgot, the leg is doing well.
Oh my, it sounds like he is having a rough time. Doug and I send our love. Hopefully all these other complications will work themselves out. What do they plan on doing with the pulmonary embolism?
ReplyDeleteVery distraught to learn of your accident. You’re in a good place. Soon it will be time to switch our hats to straw. Get better My Friend, Tom. Paul K. Rooney
ReplyDeleteTom - Thinking of you. Hope the bus is in worse shape than you are. Get well soon.
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Please let Tom know that we at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest are sending good thoughts his way! Best wishes for a full recovery!
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Susan, please let Tom know I am thinking of him. I am in Berlin and just heard about this a couple days back. you are both impressively brave and positive and I know that that will have a big difference for Toms recovery.
ReplyDeleteAll best wishes from the Engels' (original?) homeland!! John Hargraves