Optimistic about about being released tomorrow, December 24th from Kalispell Regional Medical Center. The surgeons looking after me are pleased with the progress but not not completely satisfied that the hole is healing.
Today brought an adjustment to the plan. Rather than testing the progress by clamping the chest tube, I was returned to suction until 2am tomorrow. An X-ray will follow to see if any of the “pneumo” remains.
Staying positive with a steady stream of visitors, I think I’ve done more socializing in the last 8 days than in the prior month.