I'm clicking this through on my Blackberry because I am having issues with my laptop. You will certainly see that doesn't stop me from typing any less.
The insulin drip phase seems to be over. As I was settling in for the evening, Kyle got his first short-term insulin injection. The NA did his blood test and it tracked high--mid-200s. Normal should be from 80-120. At one point in the final stages of the insulin drip, his reading was 67. I am guessing the staff will be testing out what is the correct balance of food to insulin.
One of the earlier blood tests also indicated a high white blood cell count--an indicator of a virus or infection I guess. So he had a chest xray and a sinus xray done at 1:30 pm; we haven't heard any specific callouts on the results. But as the nurse just indicated, no news is good news. Kyle also noted his throat is bothering him, so they're watching that as well. My personal guess is that's an after-effect of Thursday's puke fest.
Still no word as to when Kyle will be downgraded from ICU or discharged. Aside from being tired and not having much of an appetite, Kyle's spirit is returning. Very happy to see his personality back.
The kids are staying with Kyle's parents tonight and I am Kyle's roommate--roles' reversed from when I gave birth to the babies.
I am looking forward to tomorrow--I would expect we'll get some update as to when we might move towards a discharge.
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