As Dad continues to come out from under the effects of the pain medicine he is "talking up a storm." Unfortunately you can't always understand what he is saying even though he is more understandable than he was immediately after the stroke. I'm not sure he understands everything that has gone on in the past few weeks. This may not be a bad thing though. Hopefully he doesn't remember a lot of it. I have a feeling it may be several more days before we can begin to see the damage to his memory and mood from the stroke and surgery vs. confusion from having lost weeks out of his life.
Dad appears to be swallowing better and they are consistently allowing him to have ice chips. He can't quite get the hang of the call bell on the side of the bed so he has developed a new method for getting the nurse---he calls for them. I didn't know Dad could yell that loud.
I hope they begin physical therapy soon so Dad can work toward regaining his strength. Thank you all for your continued support. Mom was able to bring Dad a bunch of cards today and I think it helped keep up his spirits.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!!
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