Saturday Visit

Just to clear up any possible misunderstanding. Even though I suggested in my email to check the blog for updates it was in no way saying I did not want to hear from you... but be warned you just may not hear back from me right away.  LOL  It's that I don't always get to send mass emails as easily as updating the blog or facebook. 
 
I was back to visit him this afternoon and he is still depressed and wanting to come home.  His roommate kept him up all night crying out that he was going to die. Those along with some other incidents make me realize that it just doesn't seem to be working to have him there.  So once again another change to bring him home seems to be immanent. 

Your continued prayers are always appreciated.

Discharged from Hospital

On April 23 Dad was discharged from the hospital to a Skilled Nursing Facility to continue with physical therapy and 7 more radiation treatments.  When that finishes, I will bring him home or before if necessary.  He so badly wanted to come home now that he was pretty sad as we transferred him from the hospital.

Watching him walk a few steps in physical therapy and knowing the pain it was causing has planted some doubt in my mind.  It is best if he could be up even for short periods to prevent the complications that come from being bedridden.

Combine that with the sadness of adjusting to a new facility and not coming home made for a rough night, at least for me and I suspect for Dad.  It was 8:30PM before he was tucked in for the night at the facility. That was last night.  I have not been over to see him yet this morning.

I suspect he will adjust as he gets to know the nurses and people there.  It is only short term and the next step to coming home.

Continued prayers are appreciated.  Lots of wisdom, strength and peace in the midst of the storm needed.

Hospital Report

Radiation Onocology Dr. is full of hope that he can still be mobile. Now waiting for Physcial Therapy evaluation. More decisions after that. I love this Radiation Dr. for offering a postive attitude and encouragement. She says Dad is full is "still full of life yet" and wants to give him every opportunity available.

If he qualifies for PT he can go to a Skilled Nursing Facility which would be plan A. From there he could be transported back to the hospital for the remainder of his radiation.

My goal with PT would be for him to be able to transfer from bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to car and be able to be sitting up for a period of time instead of bedridden.  Walking a short distance would be wonderful.  This would help prevent the many complications of being bedridden.

Dad is alert, eating well and in good spirits.  

4/21

Just when I thought there was a plan of action it may have changed. Radiation Dr. called today and she started his first treatment. She discovered a broken bone in his hip that no one knew about. Plan of action may ...change now if he is unable to regain mobility. Pray for wisdom for me and the Dr.

 

4/20

Dad's biopsy results are in. Terminal cancer in his spine, ribs and hip that may have started in stomach or esphogus. Chemo not an option. Starts radiation on spine and hip tomorrow. This will not cure only reduce his pain. Discharge from hospital is a complicated issue. Pray that he will come home only when it is God's time and not before.

 4/16-18

Sick with a stomach bug so did not go to hospital at all but kept in phone contact.