Mikey is out of the ICU

Mikey had a busy day today. This morning he was visited by his doctors who continue to be pleased with his progress. He is still experiencing left side weakness, but it is getting better. Yesterday he had an MRI and they wanted to check swelling in the area of his surgery. It was what they were expecting to see, so that was good. The swelling did not allow a good view of any possible remaing tumor, so I think they will do another MRI in a few days.

The ladies from physical therapy came by and got Mike up out of his bed and sitting in a chair for 90 minutes today. That was a big step for him today (no pun intended)and I think they are planning on having him try and walk a few steps tomorrow. Soon we will be doing laps around the ninth floor.

Later in the afternoon he was moved from ICU to his normal room that he will ne in for the rest of his stay. We are very happy to be out of the ICU. Great folks, but they don't let Mom and Dad have anything to eat or drink in the room, and I need my coffee.

Now let's blog about pathology. During surgery the tumor was sent to the lab to determin what kind it is. We have not heard the results of that yet and we are patiently waiting. If the results arn't back by Friday, I don't expect to hear anything til next week. As we found out last time through this, pathologists don't work weekends. Once we get the report back, then the couse of treatment will be determined. Right now we just have to wait.

All in all, I am extremely happy with how things have been going so far. Still have several hurddles to overcome, but one of the biggest is out of the way. Thanks again to everyone for your thoughts and prayers and please keep them coming.