Steven did great today. He had a lot of visitors...A lot of commotion. When people come in he has not seen for most of the day he is delighted and relaxes. His blood pressure is normal which is an improvement, and he is coughing up a lot of fluid from his lungs which is awesome because it takes a lot of energy for him to get it out but he is working hard at it and as the day continued his lungs sounded less and less congested. His fever is still up and down, between 101.2 - 100.2. and his oxygen levels are great (97 - 99) even without his breathing tube. They have completely taken him off the sedatives (propofal) so he seems more alert and extremely responsive...In the afternoon he started asking to see his friends because he enjoyes the company and everyone that has been here has been doing such a good job!
He is really excited about drinking water, although he is just allowed to suck on sponges for right now, he is day dreaming of gulping water from a glass. We were watching the baseball game and a burger king comercial came on and I swear he started drooling!
Can completely lift his hands and mostly his legs. it seems he really likes to push himself to use his muscles because I think he is ready to get the hell out of his hospital bed...good will power...no surprize.
Its been great talking to him but it seems so frusterating for him because it takes a lot of energry to try and comunicate without his voice, he was never that good at sharades but after this he will have a lot of practice : ) They will be taking another attempt as putting in something that directs the wind in his throught through his vocal cords so he might be able to talk tomorrow.
Overall, the day was long but he seems tolerable of the situation. I think sometimes he is just bored but pain is minimal and he is just so comited to improving as much as he can. He is doing a great job and im so proud of him!
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Hey Bro,
ReplyDeleteYou still there? I figured you would be out of there by now...What's taking you so long?
Hey man your doing great! I'm so proud of you. Your recovery is coming along fast. I know you will be out of there in no time and ready to eat a steak. Are you hungry? He heee....
Suckin on sponges huh...How's that workin for ya???
I talked to Paula for a long time this morning. She of coarse sends her love. I also spoke with Roger Reichert as well and he sends his love too. Along with Bruce and Dede & Dan And Kessler. We are so ready to have that reunion we were talking about. As soon as your well enough we will do it.
Keep fighting Steven. You are going to get well and be back giving orders soon (I'm Sure)
Love you Man,
Don.
Hey all you guys taking care of my Pal. I love all of you so much and can't wait to hug all your necks and tell you to your face what a fantastic group you all are. I appreciate all of you so very much.
Thank you Thank you Thank you !!!
Blessings to you all
DN.
DN.
Happy Monday, Steven!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is the first thing I look at in the morning and the last thing at night. Pilar and your team are doing a great job of keeping us all up-to-date : ) All the details of your daily struggle and improvements make me almost feel like I'm there even though I'm thousands of miles away. Steven, it is so exciting to hear about every single minute improvement!! Pilar and Team, Thanks a million for taking the time and thought that goes into Steven updates!!!
Praying, praying, envisioning, envisioning,....
Love,
Brooke, Savannah, and Olivia
Dear Steven,
ReplyDeleteI was alarmed to hear you were ill. I am very glad you are doing better. I am living in Big Sur with my husband (HUSBAND??!!!), and about to start on a new album. I am sending you a huge, chocolate hug. You are surrounded by the Goddess . . .
Love,
Durga McBroom-Hudson
Dear Steven,
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day, so happy to hear it. You are a strong man and no doubt you will get thru this. For us so far away from you it's very comforting to know that you are surrounded by loving family and friends that are making sure you know you are loved and are a great support. Bless you all!
I just had to find the pictures I took at Monty's and I will try and send them thru the email link. I had to laugh at a couple of the pictures of you, you made me retake a couple of them because you wanted to make sure they turned out good! They all turned out really good my friend! Hang in there, your doing great!
Love ya,
Suzanne S
Hi Steven!
ReplyDeleteI am back east visiting family for 10 days but I will be back on Monday. I am going to come visit you the minute I land in L.A. I have missed you so much. You have been in my thoughts constantly, and I set my alarm to pray for you with the others at the same time each day.
I'm so pleased to hear of your progress and incredibly impressed with how your loved ones have kept us all informed. I check my email constantly, eager to hear of any news. When I get home I will be there for you to help in any way I can.
You are blessed to have so much love surrounding you and I've been so moved at the way your family and friends have enveloped you with it. Love is powerful and we are seeing the effects of it.
Keep getting better. I miss you and will see you very soon.
Much love,
Charlene