Good morning!
Got to RML yesterday afternoon. Gave Jim a shave and helped the nurse with a bath and hair wash. He looks like a million bucks.
Turns out Jim never had MRSA. That’s good. He had some sort of infection but he has overcome whatever it was. He did have to go on the vent for a short period of time but has been off it now for 7 days. The weening process had to start over but now Jim knows the process. Today he made the step to using a nasal cannula instead of having oxygen free flowing to his trach. Plan is about 10 hours on cannula today, 12 tomorrow and so on. As long as he can keep his blood oxygen level consistently above 90 he’s doing well. Right now he is resting and it is at 97.
Jimmy is eating well. I got us Portillo’s last night and he ate a cheeseburger, onion rings and a shake. Can’t wait until he decides what I get for him today!
Goal is to get out of RML and go to the rehab facility. His breathing has to be stable, but he can be on oxygen when he goes. The other item is the sore on his backside has to be healed enough. They are changing dressing daily and using a wound vac to speed up process. Jim and I spoke with the doc this am and set 2 weeks as a goal to get out of here. We need goals!
Yesterday marked 10 weeks. A long time to be laying on your ass, even for Jim. He is very involved in his care and understands the process. That is not always easy to deal with in ones own mind. Keep the prayers and well wishes coming.
Linda Lawrence : Jim always great to hear progress being made.you have one of the best cheerleaders on your side setting next to you. Bob has away to make it happen. You are in our daily prayers and always with you in spirit. RGL3
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Eric Schnabel : Thanks for the updates Bob. Everyone should have a buddy like you.
Jim – keep on fighting. I’m pullin for you man.
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Cindy Petry : So glad to hear of Jim’s progress. Prayers and good thoughts continue. Cindy Petry
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Patty Montrey : So great to hear!!! Thank you Bob, for the love and updates ❤
Jim, I am sending boatloads of love and healing thoughts
Xoxo P
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Joy Palicki : All great news!! Keep it up Jim, the entire Palicki crew is praying for you!! Love!!
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Anisa Ali : Love you Jim… your PulseTV family is always sending thoughts, prayers and love.
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Anthony Curran : Good news!
Bob: I saw what you did for Jim – can I get an appointment with you sometime this week? LMK
Jim: You’re in our prayers daily. Keep pushing!
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Teresa James : Hi Jim, I’m glad to hear a good update . I offered my Sunday Mass up for you yesterday. You, Suzie and Clara are always on my mind. I’m looking forward to getting our families together again like we did before covid. Maybe some tacos!
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Jaffer Ali : Bob, thanks for the updates. Jim, we all continue to pray daily and this is not a cliche, you are on our minds daily. Stay strong and I look forward to seeing you soon.
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Katherine Kastner : Thank you for all your updates, hard work with Jimmy and keep the healing vibes and hard work going !!
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Tim Tully : Thanks for the GREAT update!
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Anne van Amerongen : Dear James, Seems like the “A” team continues. Love hearing about the progress and Portillos . Not sure that would be a first choice but “whatever”. My son, Byron, stops at Portillos right there on 83 when driving into Chicago from down state. Just as Medvedev kept the balls bouncing with great strategy and won, I believe you will also. Big hug and love Anne van……..
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Mary Beth Porucznik : Thank you for the update. You are an awesome friend.
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