Tonight Cathy's spirits are much better than they were yesterday afternoon. Much of the credit has to be given to the fact that there is a bed available up on the seventh floor. She will be transferred up within the next hour or so.
Cathy did a couple laps around the ICU unit with the physical therapist again today. Her strength continues to build every day.
So far all cultures taken since returning to UCLA are negative. The doctors ordered more cultures taken today and tomorrow.
Cathy will be put on the Bi-Pap again tonight to rest her lungs. Results from a blood-gas test performed this afternoon show that the CO2 and pH in Cathy's blood are back to normal (normal for Cathy). The doctors do not want Cathy to overexert herself again and have another set-back, so for the next night or two (possibly more) she will be put on the Bi-Pap.
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Cathy with High Spirits is what we like to hear!
Hang in there My Friend.
I miss you so much...
Love and Kisses
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