Wednesday, September 17, 2008

retaining water

Dennis was back to exercising on Tuesday after a full day and night of sleep.

Dennis is retaining a lot of water. The rehab unit has consulted the cardiac and medical staff to help them to determine the next steps. They are uncertain if his water retention is related to his heart or whether it is due to his kidneys. In any case, they are actively working towards removing the water so that it he does not go into respiratory distress.

Dennis says he's tired of being in the hospital and would like to go home. Although he is not ready, he continues to ask. Hopefully in a few weeks.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Dennis, it is great to hear your back at it again, even exercising in therapy!! I am sure that the rollercoaster ride your body is putting you through makes the hospital stay undesireable. But the hospital is the best place to be in order to maximize your life later. Besides, the weather ia lousy right now - Stay there and enjoy everything to the maximum degree possible!! May God continue to bless you richly in all good things!!! jeff n

Victor and Sandie said...

Den,
We are hoping too that you can go home!! We are continuing to pray for rehab and recovery process. Hang in there! You are much in our thoughts.

Anonymous said...

Wow Dennis this is a great time to rest up in bed! It is cold out and it rained on me on the way to work and I really need new windshield wipers!! I know it is hard but appreciate everything in whatever way you can. It will enhance healing and your life!!! We all need to do that!!! Everything is a gift!! We can make great gains that way - even from the bad stuff!! May God continue to bless you richly in all good things!!! Jeff n