Larry continues to make good progress in the cardiac ICU. Peg spoke with the surgeon this morning and asked if things were going well. He said yes and the fact that Larry had survived the surgery and the first 24 hours was critical and that has gone well. The ventilator was removed last night and Larry has progressed from an oxygen mask to just a nasal tube. They are currently working on weaning him off the assist pump and are hopeful the pump can be removed today.
Larry is awake though he doesn't feel he slept very well and is starting to get pretty sore. No big surprise there (Peg actually said "Well duh"). Rumor has it that one of the nurses came in this morning and said Larry was getting pretty famous and wanted to know if she could have his autograph. Larry attempted to barter and said she could have his autograph if she would get him a beer. I believe he is still waiting.
Around midnight last night Carrie and Addie's flight went from being delayed to cancelled so they did not make it to Boston. They are scheduled on another flight for 6 this evening and are hopeful for better luck with the weather.
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Keep on getting better!!! What a three week experience in Boston!!
ReplyDeleteSo is it Larry, Lazarus, or Laurence??
I called Mass General this morning to get the correct snail mail address for you and they asked if I was trying to send the item to Laurence or Larry Bell. I said the one from West Des Moines so they said that would be Larry and gave me an address.
Before you leave when you are getting bored , you might want to meet Laurence.
Dan and Jan
Larry - we continue to hear good news which is wonderful! You have great strength and stamina and we are looking forward to you returning to the great state of Iowa. It is so good to hear of your progress. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletePat and Lois
Peg and Larry,
ReplyDeleteI continue to keep you in my thouhts and prayers and am very pleased at your progress....continue on the same path! Hope you can return home soon.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Pate
Beer for an autograph: that sounds like a Bell to me ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day Larry!