It was David's third day on room air only. The oxygen is in reserve just in case but things have been going well without it. He is using a cane to get around stores and when visiting but not in the house. He is now remembering that cold hands have poor circulation and hence low O2 % and he warms up his hands before trying to monitor his O2. Weight has been steady, no water gains or losses. I've no idea when he can begin to walk 30 minutes again but will try to monitor him during my two weeks before the semester starts. Since his kidneys have been on the edge of health, he is unable to take most pain killers. He was taking Tylenol but his liver functions are now a problem so that is off the table. Mimi made him an oil extraction and I give him a couple of drops under his tongue about 9 pm and it should allow him to sleep. His pain in the groin muscle seems to be gone completely. I guess the only thing to watch out for are the liver functions which are going to be tested next week. Then it is just building up to his 30 minutes of walking each day...and mine too.
Thanks for your prayers that allowed us to have a good close to 2016.
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