Out of Surgery

All went well. He had a little nausea, but that seems to have subsided.

#54

In Surgery - went in about 8 am.

Yesterday evening dad got to make his move to his new room. I haven't seen it yet, but mom described it as fabulous. By design it's a double occupancy room, but he has it all to himself. There are two windows, guest chairs, and enough room for all of mom and dad's things. We are very pleased and thankful to the many people who worked so hard to find it for him. If any of you go to visit, you can find him in Rm. 645!

A couple of extra perks - it's closer to the ice machine and if mom looks out the window she can see some spring flowers. (she might have to strain her eyes, but this is still a treat)

Quick Update

He might not have looked as jolly as this guy (and not doubt it wasn't this easy), but it was a heck of an accomplishment.

Dr. Duke Says...

He's referring to moving forward and grafting. He's briefly mentioned it before, but now it's clearly weighing on his mind. Who knows when he'll start this process, maybe sometime in the near future (or maybe not) you never really know with him - Of course there is still no timeline.

Dad feels much better today after receiving 3 units of blood yesterday. Surgery went well - nothing new there. Dad went to radiology to get his central line put back in and they will start TPN back up. I know TPN can't make you feel "full", but since it's been gone dad's been reiterating how hungry he is. Dr. Duke wants TPN to be up and working and dad to be pretty strong before he starts the grafting process.

On another note, today is National Nurses Day!

To our nurses, if you're reading this, we thank you all so much! We know dad has had the absolute best care! We love and appreciate all of you... the ones who helped restart his heart, those of you who battled the dialysis machine for him, to the ones who combed his hair and told him how handsome he looked. If you did anything for him (and so many of you who have done everything for him) in the past months we thank you!

He's Out

Out of surgery, but no word from Dr. Duke yet...

#53

Went to surgery about an hour ago. Will update more later.

GOOD THINGS!