Day 85- At 3:25 am this morning, Debbie was informed that Mike and her would be transported by ambulance 36 miles towards Los Angeles to Olive View, a part of UCLA Medical Center. The ride there was extremely rough and Mike was upset. I am not sure when Mike will be seen or any procedure / surgery will be done. They are waiting for the retinologist to come in. It is my understanding that one he is done, he will return to Rancho Los Amigos Rehab Facility. Let’s hope and pray that great things are about to happen for Mike.
Day 86- Great News !! Mike now has site in his right eye. The right retina was not detached. He had massive hemorrhaging and clots. His left eye can be done at a later date. Hopefully that will be as soon as possible as time in not on his side. Olive View is not equipped to care for Mike, so he is waiting to be returned to Rancho Los Amigos. Debbie is hoping to hear the doctors plan prior to leaving. Meanwhile, Debbie is exhausted, cold, hungry and wants a shower. These long 24 hour days are taking a toll on her. She has been going for 40 hours already with no immediate relief in site. Mike is truly lucky to have her by his side. Otherwise this latest progress may not have happened.Day 91- At Debbie's insistence they have reviewed all of Mike's medications and started to wean him off of some. Already, the duration of his agitation has been greatly reduced. He has even had some great one on one conversations with visiting friends and a therapist. I heard that his good friend Jim B., visited the other day. Mike knew he was there, recognized him and even added that he looked like Colonel Sanders. That was the first news I have heard all week regarding his site. Monday is the fund raiser at the Bungalow Club. I hope they have a good turn out. So many great friends have put this all together. Funds raised go to help Mike.
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