Things have improved drastically over the last couple of days. Rex was able to sit in a chair for a few hours and then stand assisted and take a few steps yesterday. The feeding tube was removed and he is able to eat on is own again. Physical therapy has stopped by the last two days to help him regain his strength and get him up and walking again.
Dr. Smith stopped by last night and told Rex that as soon as he can walk on his own, manage his pain with pills (as opposed to IV as currently done), and eats enough to provide his daily calories he will be discharged from the hospital. Looks like this could be happening in a few days!
The infectious disease people will let us know how long he will need to stay on the antibiotics to get rid of the infection, but so far all is looking really promising. That's all the update I have for now. Rex is very excited to begin the healing process and get back to where he was before all this craziness happened. Thank you all for prayers and encouragement!
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Thanking God for His healing touch. It is good that Rex is in such a positive frame of mind, too. Praying for you, Janelle. ♥
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