UCSF Day 13: March 25

Left off one happening from yesterday that in the past both Art and I would have reacted differently to. Sometime Sunday afternoon, someone backed into the side of our car - no note....it seems however that we have both decided to not sweat the small stuff- and right now, everything besides Peter is small stuff. That's why we have insurance. Plan for Monday is to remain off of the ventilator all day, work on Physical Therapy and continue to wean off some of the medications. Peter will stay in ICU until some of they meds are off (not given except in ICU) and until they are sure he can manage his airway. However, now for two REALLY big pieces of news: Peter walked twenty feet with the physical therapist today!!!!!! He actually got to see the gorgeous views out of the tenth floor ICU windows. Absolutely beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay. Second piece of good news is that his doctors are beginning to talk about transfer for acute physical rehab...that would mean transfer to Natividad and HOME. Doctor said maybe as early as this weekend...thinking probably more like early next week. He is scheduled for another CT scan tomorrow (with that pesky IV contrast - but kidneys are good). Should have more information after we get the CT results. Didn't leave the hospital til after 10:00pm cuz he wanted us to stay so it was a long but very positive day. Art and I go to dinner every night at about 6:30 since we are not allowed in the ICU between 7:00 and 8:00. We have found a couple of new "favorite" restaurants.