UCSF Day 11: March 24

Peter stood at the side of the bed! Still on the ventilator but tolerating 40% and weaning the positive pressure. Art went to Salinas to check on his mom and do a few loads of laundry. Peter firmly believed every person who came in the room should give him water. Which would be fine except he is not allowed water....when refused, he would "salute" that person and try with another. The good news is that fiesty = good for rehab! I think that both Art and I have reached new levels of exhaustion. Art is spending a minimum of 4 hours a day driving on top of work. Patti spends 12 to 14 hours at Peter's bedside. Long, stressful, emotional days.....at least we are making small steps in the right direction.