Rene has lost 35 lbs since he has been hospitalized one month ago... but he is determined to gain his normal weight and strength back again in due time. Now that he is able to eat solid foods again, and guzzling down "Ensure" drinks like it's going out of style, he will meet his physical goals eventually. Physical Therapists are working with Rene, at least twice a day, to help him sit up and walk with his walker. Just taking a few steps at a time requires all the physical strength he has with much effort, and Rene is making more progress each day across his room floor.
Early this morning, Rene was moved up to the 5th floor, and now has his own private hospital suite (Room 5304). Visitors are welcome for short periods of time, in between Rene's physical therapy sessions and replenishing "Ensure" breaks!
Alas, Rene has been able to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine this afternoon in the shaded patio area of the hospital (via his wheelchair). The outdoors never felt so good! Accompanied by Mom and Dad and a new fishing friend, they shared a pleasant afternoon's delight in the natural elements. This was definitely the highlight of Rene's day!
Rene's biopsy and pathology reports which have been sent to the Mayo Clinic are still in progress and will not have results back until a few weeks. Stay tuned for more updates....
It looks like the weather here in Sacramento will be in Rene's favor for the rest of this week, so he looks forward to more wheeling around outside.
The power of prayer is so amazing! Praise God for Rene's state of being and progress.
"As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God." Psalm 42: 1
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