We're Home... Again!

Bill is home! Tyler and I were on our way to visit him this evening and he called to tell me that he would be able to go home with us. I went to the hospital this morning, sat with him the majority of the day, came back home to pick up Tyler (stopped at my work end-of-the-year party), and then headed back to the hospital so Tyler could see him.

Just to recap...
He had his right lung drained yesterday and they were able to get 2 liters out! That is quite a bit for only one side. He doesn't have anything scheduled for the other side, although he is going to need it pretty soon. I can still hear wheezing as he breathes.

They took him in today to fix his catheter. It ended up being the tip and they easily replaced it. He also was able to drain which instantly makes him feel better.

They removed his PICC line before we left, and he was given oral antibiotics for seven days to help combat the infection. I hope this one works!

He will go back to his regular doctor in a week for a check-up and will probably get another referral to have the other lung drained. Before leaving the hospital, Bill was given a prescription for a "rapid release" pain medication for emergencies, such as the one we had the other night. He also got an under the tongue anti-nausea drug that works wonders in a pinch. It's incredible to see the difference in his appearance from yesterday to today. He looks so much better and actually has a little color on his face. He even commented that he felt badly for taking up a bed in the hospital because he thought he was well enough to go home. Hopefully this feeling stays with us a little longer this time!