MD was here

I made it back from taking Audrey to her vet appointment in plenty of time. I was here when the hospitalist came in today. Potassium is down this morning, still high but not dangerous, it was 6.7 yesterday. Dave is keeping the catheter until at least tomorrow. We are having PT come in to work with Dave. Around 1 pm the nephrologist came by. He feels the kidney problems are related to dehydration and medications..not the tumors in his kidneys. Fluids is the goal. We talked with both MDs today about getting the IV fluids at home. The nephrologist agreed with the plan and stated if we give Dave 1 liter of IV fluids every day, we could keep him out of the hospital. I vote for that one!!!! So does Dave. We're going to look at traditional homecare vs palliative care.

Julie came by while I went to a dentist appointment. Dave had a chocolate malt. Then Lindsey and Phil stopped by. Dave is more alert and conversational this evening. Had part of a roast beef sandwich and the ever popular healthy shot for dinner. He sat up in the chair all afternoon and walked better back to bed about 4:30. Hoping we'll be home before Saturday.....

I have some pictures from the last few days I'll put in later.

peace, love, groove