Friday, April 10, 2015

Another step ahead

So today it was back to the gym for physio.  Knowing how weak Pete really is, he did well with the exercises and managed to increase a few of the reps.

The awesome part was that his oxygen absorption stayed at 95 even under duress!  This means that the new lungs are doing their job and its just the body that is tired and that is what physio is all about for the next 2 months.  Strengthening those muscles!!

We have the apartment till the end of May and hopefully after that if more time is needed we can drive in from home.  I'm sure that Rob will be happy to have us back by then :)

Pete also had a Pulmonary function test done today which measures how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmosphere into the body's circulation.  This was good.

We managed to do a couple of wheelchair excursions outside today and enjoy our beautiful weather. A wonderful treat after being in the hospital for 4 weeks .

Thankful for such a wonderful day!


6 comments:

  1. Hey there Marg and Pete...Glad to see those positive Blogs..keep the coming
    Chet & Marlene

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  2. So happy to hear of Pete's progress and how wonderful to be able to enjoy the outdoors together once more!

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  3. So glad to read about the good news of progress........enjoy the wheelchair-trip, that must be a really exciting excursion after 4 weeks behind a hospital-window. Groeten uit Groningen, Tallien

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  4. Oh that is the best ever news to hear. Wonderful Happy day. Kathleen

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  5. Thankful to hear of the progress Pete is making......praise God!
    Cheers: Ben & Anita

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  6. Happy birthday Pete! May you have an enjoyable day with Margaret. Pray the Lord continues to grant you healing and strength! God bless!
    Greetings from Ben & Anita

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