Hello All,
Bob continues to improve!!
He actually got up and walked a short distance this morning. Additionally, he ate some solid foods, he will be moved out of ICU tonight and the "easier" wound repair surgery has been chosen!!
All good news for Bob!!
Today, the docs attached a "wound vac" to his groin "opening" which will dry the wound and aid in the healing process. The skin graft from his leg to the open wound will probably take place Monday or Tuesday, meaning the surgeons are not "going back in" to pull a major muscle over the wound, thus avoiding another intrusive surgery. His appetite improved and he began his physical therapy regimen this morning. Now all we have to do is get him strong enough to go home after the skin graft next week so that he may begin the chemo treatments. Soooo...... we still need your thoughts and prayers.
He also had Shelly bring his reading glasses to him today so that he may read your blog comments instead of having them read to him. As we walk through the ICU, our hearts go out to the many other people in serious condition, but we count our blessings that Bob is now the healthiest looking person on the floor!!
We're sorry though, that he still may not have visitors other than immediate family. As so many of you have said, his recovery is the primary goal. He REALLY would like to have some of you come see him, however he realizes that he just does not yet have have the strength or stamina to spend time with his many friends and colleagues who care so much about him, Shelly, Brandi and Jodi.
We could have made this a much shorter blog entry, but it is so nice to be able to share good news with you, we just couldn't quit typing.
Again, keep those prayers and positive thoughts coming.
And, by the way, he is always talking about his current and former students and softball players, and wants you to know how much he appreciates and cares for all of you!!!
With continuing thanks,
The Entire Freeman Family
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hey freeman
ReplyDeletejust want to say i miss you
and i am glad to hear you are getting better
i check this thing everyday
(even though this is my first comment)
you got to get out of the hospital so i can make you a star in my movies
(by the way i worked on commercials that air all over in CA)
but i have to get back to class now
-michelle hejduk
Wow Bob!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch good news.....So happy to hear your up and about...But hey, you got to let me come see you so I can check my yearly softball picks with you..LOL :)Draft is next month.
We'll talk soon, take care.
Pedro
Bob-O,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear that you are out of ICU and on your way!!! We love you, keep those nurses on their toes!!!
Love, Susie, Tammy and Tara
Bob:
ReplyDeleteThis is the first year in 14 years that I am going to be able to go your BBQ at Miller....you have got to get well soon!! :-)
You have been in my prayers! We miss you so much at Miller! God Bless you and your family. We all stand in faith that you will make a full recovery.
Love,
Nicole Robinson
A. B. Miller Dance Teacher
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteWe just found this site today and wanted to send our best wishes to you. Your spirit and sense of humor will take you a long way as will the good thoughts and prayers coming your way. Add ours to the list! Leonard and Sandy Valdepena