Monday February 23, 2009

Today marks one full week of Dad being in rehab. I'm not counting the first weekend since they didn't begin working with him full time until last Monday. Last Monday we met wtih the social worker at the rehab, discussed our hopes for Dad and the treatment team's goals. We have had a few glitches along the way and today was another one. When we talked with the social worker today we found out some good news (Dad's CT scan from Friday was negatiave) and some not so positive news - they are looking at several medical issues they need to resolve before Dad will be able to make full use of his rehab time. They have been testing, checking lab work, blood sugar and the like to make the very best plan for Dad's care. They are making changes in his tube feeding, increasing some medications and decreasing others. It is hard being so far away. Without seeing Dad it is hard to truly assess how he is doing. When Dad gets better we're going to have to have a talk about what an inconvenient time he chose to have a stroke. If he had had it in the summer I would have been off and could have been there all the time. (How's that for being a selfish daughter). I hope to be able to talk with Dad's doctor, Dr. Diamond, tomorrow and get some of my medical questions answered. We'll keep you posted. Keep Dad in your prayers.