Ryan was moved from the ICU to the medical floor yesterday afternoon. There is a good chance he will be discharged sometime today. It’s sure been a long week. If you are just reading about Ryan’s recent illness or want to get caught up then just click on this link: Ryan in ICU: What If I Ever Miss Something? It’ll open in a new browser tab so you won’t need to come back to this post.
Right now we are waiting for his blood work results — drawn around 9:45 AM — to become available and evaluated. All results will be scrutinized but, primarily, we are looking at two measurements of his kidney function. If these results are continuing to move in the right direction then I’m not aware of any issues that would prevent his discharge.
Ryan is completely ready to leave the hospital. Hoping this will happen today!
Ryan heads to get a midline placed so that he can receive IV antibiotics at home for the next week.
I’m so damned ready to get him home that he’s already in his wheelchair! I simply need to latch his seatbelt and lock his chair into its vehicle-travel position.
We can’t get home quick enough! I so hope this happens today, but it’s always a waiting game. Wait. Wait. Wait.
The first task to tend to when Ryan arrives home is to strip him down and give him a nice, warm (and sanitizing) shower. His clothes will go straight into the washing machine (and dried on the sterilizing setting). I’ll be sure to do the same.
Then it’s time for him to get back to work on his regular therapies. I’ve been extremely anxious that he hasn’t had much activity in a week… aside from me stretching him in his ICU bed.
I’ll keep you posted, either way, if he stays here at the hospital or goes home today.
UPDATE (Monday, 01/15/18 @ 1:25 PM): We were just told that Ryan will be discharged today! For me, nothing is certain until we’re out the door.
Good news Ken! Praying that Ryan had an easy trip home and a nice relaxing shower! Hope you get a good nights sleep too…
Good news that Ryan might come home today. Don’t blame you for wanting him to have a nice shower and you too. Too many things going on in hospital that Ryan doesn’t need to be around Good luck ❤️
I’m glad this isn’t as serious as you first thought and that Ryan didn’t need surgery. I’m hoping by the time you read this, you are all home and comfortable in your own surroundings. I’m happy you came back to us with your posts about Ryan. I really did miss you all and still am in awe of you and Sue as parents. Keep on keeping on. Love you all.
Colleen
No one can take better care of him than his mom and dad at home. 🙂
Good news! This makes us as happy as you are!
Good news!
So happy to hear he’s been given the green light. Thanks for letting us know what you’re all going through. Wishing all the best to you, Ryan, Sue, and Kari.
Wonderful news! So good to know Ryan is well on the way to recovery. Hope he gets his discharge papers today so you can both get back home!
This is the best news, Ken. We ate praying Ryan home and on to a full recovery. Thank you for letting us know. Please let us know if your family needs anything at home. Big hugs to Ryan from the Hoops <3