Apparently, I forgot to submit this morning's post. I guess that's ok because things have taken a surprising turn.
Will try to summarize- been watching a couple things- chest tube drainage and his underlying heart rate and rhythm as he was being paced by an external pacemaker via wires attached during surgery.
Mitchell has handled everything very well, but began to get a little concerned about anyone's reason to be in his room and if it would hurt.
Yesterday they were able to discontinue 1 chest tube that wasn't draining much. The 2nd had an output of 400 ml on post-op day 2 and 300 ml on day 3. Because of this we anticipated a few more days to maintain fluid balance. Too soon to say for sure, but after the 300 ml ahift end at 0700 today (130 ml of which was from night shift) Mitchell has now gone 7 hours today with only 10 ml of drainage. Anticipate chest tube #2 it will be removed tomorrow.
Dr. Kanter rounded today around 1 p.m. & turned off his pacemaker- his rate is holding in the 90's and regular. He is still attached to the pacemaker, but at a setting of 80 (if his rate would drop, it would pick up).
Progressing quicker than we imagined. He was told if everything continues the same HE CAN GO HOME TOMORROW! 🎉
So thankful for a smooth recovery this far.
Will attach a couple photos after M received his happy news.
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