He is amazing us again

Since Sunday we have had too much excitement.

Monday at 1:30 a.m. Steve's blood pressure and oxygen fell again. He had a breathing tube inserted. On Monday and Tuesday, his blood pressure was hard to regulate. Steve was completely aware of what was happening and was able to communicate with the staff and family. He decided he wanted the breathing tube removed. The doctors explained that removing the breathing tube could jeopardize his stability, but Steve was determined. Wednesday morning, the tube was removed and Steve's oxygen level fluctuated during the morning, but not dramatically. By Wednesday afternoon, everything leveled out and he has done very well.

Steve is moving from the ICU back to the hospital floor. He is starting to eat again. Physical Therapy will get him up and around. We do not have a discharge date, but feel that we are on the way.