Maybe out Monday

We got news from the doctor that he has to leave the chest tube in a little longer, he is still having drainage and we want to make sure that it is all out before we remove the chest tube. We were hoping for today but it turns out that we will be looking at more like tomorrow (Sunday) or possible Monday. He has to stay in the hospital around one day after the tube is removed to make sure that all is well. He is now managing his pain mostly by pill (NORCO) and that is a good sign. He only needed to use his pump twice yesterday...he is really tough. They should be removing his JP and cath pump that goes directly to his would soon. The pump is empty and the JP thingy is only collecting a small amount of fluid. Hope that happens soon, they are heavy and pull on him while he is trying to walk.
He got up three times yesterday and was wiped after each trip. But getting stronger. He also is improving on his breath capacity, getting to 2300ml at times! Unfortunately I have no more funny stories for today, but i will keep on the look out...thank you for all your support, love and prayers. I know lots of you are eager to visit and bring him some food. I will try and work out a system for all that when he comes home. I will post our address and directions. He is accepting a few visitors now, just please remember that he needs rest so keep the visits short and low on energy. Thank you all so much, the flowers that have been sent are wonderful, THANK YOU. Even Rob is not too manly for flowers!
Love to you all, keagan