My Father's Battle with CLL - June 2nd, 2007

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted an update.  This week has been a good one.  They moved my Dad out of ICU Tuesday (the 28th) and into a room in James.  They've also removed the drainage tube from his right lung yesterday!  So far he's been doing great. His vital signs remain stable, but he continues to be on a minimum of oxygen using a nasal tube.  The white blood cell count has been on the high side, however, the Hematologist told us not to worry about it right now.  They're mainly concerned in getting his infection under control.  I've seen him twice since he's been out of ICU and he looks better each time.  He's been eating solid food (usually attacking the desserts first) and has started his physical therapy.  Dad didn't realize how hard it would be to move from his bed to a chair.  I had to remind him that he been in a bed for three weeks.  They have a TV and DVD player in his room.  I've moved up a couple of movies in my Netflix queue that he's been wanting to see.  He's looking forward to that.  While we're not out of the woods yet, he's made tremendous improvements this week.  Hopefully he will keep it up!  Thanks again to all for your calls, e-mails, and comments.