by Adam | Aug 8, 2009 | Surgery
Kim and Tim arrived in town a couple of hours ago around 11:00 am to see Dad. They came up with Grammie in their new nice “cash for clunkers” ride. Nice to see them visit. Dad was glad to see them as well and appreciated that they made the drive. For lunch...
by Adam | Aug 8, 2009 | Surgery
It is Saturday morning, mom and I are up here seeing Dad. He is just now getting ready to take a shower, for the most part, on his own. Once he is out he is going to them be able to put on some clothes, underwear, pants and a shirt. No more hospital gown. Dad said he...
by Adam | Aug 7, 2009 | Surgery
A nurse just came in to talk with Dad about a medication he will be on the rest of his life. It’s coumadin, and it prevents blood clots and is a blood thinner. Doctors will always keep a close eye on his blood levels. He’s never really taken medication,...
by Adam | Aug 7, 2009 | Surgery
I have been here since about 11:00am, Dad was a little tired when I got here, but now he is really kickin’. After lunch he did a breathing treatment, Joel’s Parents stopped in on there way to McCook, and he got up for a walk, an entire lap around this...
by Adam | Aug 6, 2009 | Surgery
Just stopped by to see Dad following my night at work. I got here at around 11:00 pm. Since the West Tower doors lock at 9:00 pm, you have to enter in at the Emergency doors. That’s quite a walk around through the main entrance, admissions, and even the surgical...
by Adam | Aug 6, 2009 | Surgery
Today was a great day again. Dad had some more tubes removed. Dr. Bibler came in after supper time and removed some tubes from his chest and put a new bandage on his incision. He also had the catheter removed. I believe later tonight he is going to be taken off of the...
