He is still in the Medical ICU and they are continuing to monitor his kidneys, his breathing, his antibiotics, etc. They are having a bit of trouble with his blood thinner. He is on Heparin, the blood thinner, to prevent clots from forming and prevent the ones he has from breaking off and moving to other parts of his body. As a result, a cut in his mouth has been bleeding and a spot behind his ear (not related to the original head injury) has been bleeding. Because of the blood thinner, it is harder for his blood to clot. This is "normal" but they are keeping a very close eye on his blood tests/levels. He did get some blood this morning but everything seems to be pretty under control.
Overall, I was happy to see him looking around and he seemed to be pretty aware of things going on around him. He really wanted to get out of the bed but I kept telling him that he has to keep getting better and then he will be able to get out of the bed. Thanks again for the visits and kind comments on here. We appreciate all the love and support :)
Shannon's wedding last summer :)
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We really got to talk to Walt Saturday, and get a good response from him for the first time since his accident. It was a good visit. Lyn and I showed him the photos in his photo book we made for him, and he did look at all the pictures. He was trying to talk and he was quite active. Get better soon Walter so we can have that cold beer at Hooligans
Tom & Lyn
Patty says: Sunday was good. Walter was AWAKE, ALERT AND READY TO GET OUT OF BED. NOW IS THE TIME TO VISIT HIM AND GET HIS BRAIN THINKING AND MOVING. PLEASE VISIT AND TALK TO HIM ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BED (BRAIN WORK). IT IS VITAL TO HIS GETTING BETTER!! IT WILL NOT BE GOOD IF HE GETS NO VISITORS AND NO BRAIN WORK. THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE COME TO SUPPORT WALTER. WE LOVE Y0U ALL!!
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