Dr. Tsai came in today and told Cindy that her swelling had gone down and she could go home today.  That news was a pleasant surprise with one glitch for Rita and Mary – they are going to have to figure out how to get Cindy to be on a liquid diet for the next six days followed by a soft diet. That’s not an easy feat if you know Cindy.  And Rita had to learn how to crush Cindy’s medicine.

Speaking of medicine, Cindy is now taking 5 medicines – down from 30.  Even her $75/month Leteris – for pulmonary hypertension – is off the list (whew!).    Bumex (diuretic) has been cut from 1 mg a day to .05 mg every other day.

More good news – Her oxygen assist level is down to 1.5 liters.  It was at 3 on Monday when she walked into the hospital.  She is off the CPAP.  Last night she was able to expel carbon dioxide on her own and did not stop breathing.

Down to 1.5 liters O2 – just like room air. Doesn’t need vent. Expelled O2 on her own and not stopping breathing.

Cindy has been handed a new life.  She needs to respect it.  Please help her by encouraging and supporting her.

We will continue to give you information on Cindy’s status.  As she improves, she will being pulmonary therapy and weight management.

If you would like to review Cindy’s journey to now, you can find it at Cindy’s Status