Update on my dad--Thursday
Hi everyone, my mom and I just got home from dinner, after leaving the hospital about 6pm. When we first got there 11:30am, he was still mostly sleeping, but as the day progressed, he started opening his eyes more and obviously recognized us, although he wasn't talking at all.
My mom was able to feed him (this was the first time he ate) some jello and soup but he wouldn't drink any water from a straw. We don't know if he didn't want it or didn't remember how to suck through it, but he didn't indicate he was thirsty.
And when he didn't want any more he said "forget it" which is the first he's spoken since the surgery. So that's all good. He also said a few other things during the day. Not much, but definitely progress.
He was was moved to the telemetry floor (heart) for monitoring after lunch because of his atrial fibrillation (uneven heartbeat, which is why he's been on coumadin). Also waiting to see the urologist and neurologist...slow but definitely some progress.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and well-wishes.
My mom was able to feed him (this was the first time he ate) some jello and soup but he wouldn't drink any water from a straw. We don't know if he didn't want it or didn't remember how to suck through it, but he didn't indicate he was thirsty.
And when he didn't want any more he said "forget it" which is the first he's spoken since the surgery. So that's all good. He also said a few other things during the day. Not much, but definitely progress.
He was was moved to the telemetry floor (heart) for monitoring after lunch because of his atrial fibrillation (uneven heartbeat, which is why he's been on coumadin). Also waiting to see the urologist and neurologist...slow but definitely some progress.
Thank you everyone for your thoughts and well-wishes.