Dennis is doing well and in great spirits. He has been talking but we are having difficulty understanding him due to the loss of his voice. We are able to make out bits of his words but it has been challenging. It will be some time before he can have a full conversation.
Dennis has been very restless during the night and having difficulty sleeping. The nurse gave him some medications and caused his restlessness to increase. He had difficulty breathing and scared the staff last night but all is well this morning. They are continuing to keep a watchful eye on him and will remain in the ICU until they are certain he will succeed on the ward.
His kidneys are working well and he has not had dialysis in 2 days. They will continue to monitor his kidney function to ensure it's return to normal. He's got lots of work to do to get his mobility back so, tomorrow the sneakers will be on to get him on his feet.
We have had some wonderful visits with him over the past 24 hours. I will post some pictures this evening.
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- Dennis
- My name is Dennis. I'm a Korean/Canadian born in Prince Rupert, BC. I grew up in Vancouver's Lower Mainland but I live in the Seattle area and I work in the software industry. I love hockey and football. I'm 38 years old and I will be having my 5th open heart surgery on July 15, 2008.
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10 comments:
i can't believe it, but i can. what a gracious Father we have in heaven. i am so happy today i might have to take the day off and enjoy it.
love you guys!
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Hey Dennis! This is awesome that you are able to speak a bit...I am suer when your voice returns you will have lots to say! Runners tomorrow wow...what awesome progress you are making cant wait to chat with you soon!! Enjoy the Olympics, you are our Olympian!!
huggs,
Dawn
HOW AWESOME!!! What FANTASTIC news!! Cannot wait to see the photos. Please do let him know we are cheering him on! Thanks Eun.
smiles and sneakers = tears in my eyes. Yay Dennis!
thats wonderful! can't wait to hear your awesome radio voice again. :)
helen
Hurray for team Dennis!! That is such great news! I will continue to pray for continued healing all the way through! Can't wait to get together for coffee again!
This is pretty incredible news. You gave us a real scare...please don't forget to breathe and stuff......okay. And do what they tell you to do, and no fussing. You are on your way to recovery.....Yippy.
Dennis is my favorite Olympian! Not sure what you'd call the category though. Please tell him hi from us and that we're incredibly grateful beyond words to hear of his great progress the last couple days. Continued strength to him and you and your mum Eun.
Praise God! Way to go Dennis!!!!!!!!!
This is just the greatest news ever!
Laura T
Dennis, you look great!!! It is so wonderful to see the pictures of you!! Be patient, rest good and we will all look forward with you to great days ahead. One step at a time as they say. Your victories so far are more exciting than anything in the Olympics!! May God continue to richly bless you in all good things!!! I will be in Yakima for weekend and no computer. Jeff N
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