Chuck's determination never ceases to amaze me. The man wants to eat, but is currently on a "no-eating-diet." This is due to a glitch in the paperwork...coming from Methodist to Lifecare. Oi. In order to get a thumbs-up on food, Chuck has to pass a swallow test. This is a precaution to avoiding aspirating anything into his lungs...causing pneumonia. In any case, he has been soooooo sedated. I told him if he wanted to do the swallow test he would have to WAKE UP and STAY AWAKE. He groggily nodded at me. The speech therapist and the respiratory therapist, being wise , were very hesitant...Chuck did not look like he could stay awake. I explained the situation to Chuck again, getting the same groggy nod. Out of sheer kindness, the therapists gave it a try. Wouldn't you know it, the man kept his eyes open for about 15 minutes...with a few dozes here and there. That's my man!

As for sedation, his Roxinal has been cut in half. This should help with grogginess. Let's just pray it does not leave him in pain!

I do not know the results of the CT. I do know that the infectious disease doctor does not think Chuck has an infection.

The pain management doctor has scheduled a time to meet with me on Wednesday. Hopefully we will get to the bottom of Chuck's current state of groggy-nauseated-ness.