Sandra and I had the opportunity to have a long conversation with Jack's primary care physician, Dr. Norman this afternoon. She had come by the hospital for no other reason than to check on "her patient", even though she has no other patients at St. Joseph's. We should all have such caring doctors!!
Dr. Norman had also been by the hospital yesterday, and she told us today that she is "encouraged" by his progress. She confirmed that Jack did, in fact, have a stroke prior to surgery yesterday, and that although he may require some physical therapy, the stroke was fairly mild, and he seems to be able to move his arms and legs just fine. Also, the stroke was on the right side of the brain which will not impair his speech - as much as he likes to talk, that's a GOOD THING!! :-)
The doctors started his 24-hour kidney dialysis regime this afternoon, hoping to give the kidneys a rest, and to help rid his body of excess fluids which might be causing some of his breathing difficulties. We're hoping that he'll be a LOT better by this time tomorrow afternoon.
More to come, as we know more ................. please feel free to give Sandra or Darcus a call if want to know more.
Chip
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