Well, the blood test came back negative - that is to say it was a positive result that there was nothing negative in the blood (got it?) The fever is being explained by the physical exertion done just prior to the nurse taking Chris's temperature. Taking a shower and getting dressed is hard work right after open heart surgery!
I am glad to report that Chris's temperature is right where is should be today. As directed, I am taking Chris's temp twice daily, and both times he was within the 'good' range. The big indicators we are to watch, besides pain, or course, are his weight and temperature. Presumably, sudden weight gain could indicate fluid retention which is not good for the heart; and high temp could indicate fluid in the lungs, which could lead to pneumonia, not good for the lungs. Rest assured that we are watching both things closely, but have found all to be fine thus far.
Chris is all tucked into bed for the night. He did a fair bit of walking today, venturing half way down the street and back - even on a bit of an incline. He is eating well, and resting often.
Now to get the kids to bed...
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Good news!
Thinking of all of you,
Maggy
Ann Marie...you are such a trooper!! I'm sure Chris is glad, since he had to go through this, that you are there by his side. Your attention to detail must come in very handy with all the times, temps, pills, weights, etc that you have to remember. (...and run a household of with 3 kids too! Thank goodness for moms huh?) As always, I'm simply impressed.
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