I just talked to Mark!! He is out of ICU and in his own room already - great, great news!!!!!
Mark said he is in a lot of pain, which is to be expected, but doesn't make it any better for him. I told him how well he has been doing to get off the ventilator last night, to be sitting up this morning and getting moved out of ICU so quick. He walked a little, to the wheelchair to move to his room and then to his new bed. He said walking was scary and hurt. I explained to him about all the cuts on his legs where they tried to get veins, but I'm not sure how much he understands or will remember. He seems pretty alert, just in a lot of pain. His voice sounded really good though and Jackie said he looks good, so much better than he did before the surgery. His color is much better and a lot of the puffiness is gone.
He has received the emails from those of us who sent them and was tickled to death to get them. I'm glad he's doing so well but I'm sorry he has to be there by himself, (Jackie wanted to spend the night but he was moved to a regular room too late), while he's going through this.
In any case, Mark is in Room 428. His direct line is 801-507-4428. The nurses station is 801-507-4400.
I know he'd love to hear from people tomorrow and the following days and he really enjoys getting the emails too.
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Glad he's doing so well!!! Keep us posted!
Glad he's doing so well!!! Keep us posted!
i talked to mark last night. he is doing well, his voice sounds like it did before surgery but his breathing is easier, he has walked up and down the hallway a couple of times and done some breathing treatments. he is still in quite a bit of pain and discomfort but that's expected. he got two emails from me yesterday and one from doug.
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