Good morning folks. First, I'd like to say that I had some coffee this morning and we took a different route to the hospital so I was a much calmer, nicer driver today. And, unlike yesterday, I did not threaten to harm my mother, which makes us both happy.
Dad gets to eat today. He has speech from 10 - 11 which is when he gets to eat. His "swallowing guidelines" are to have 1 tsp of puree, swallow, swallow, then take a sip of liquid. Hopefully they give him something good to eat. The doctor that is assigned to him on the 5th floor has just visited. She is going to prescribe something for the outside of his mouth. She also said they could discontinue the IV and the tape for his eye at night, but dad said he would rather keep them. The tape makes his eye feel better (it is much better today) and if the IV is in, they won't have to stick everyday to get blood.
I will post again after the speech therapy to let you all know how the eating goes. Thanks!
Cejae
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Hi John, Cathy, and Cejae,
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased with all the progress you are making, John!~~Just take everything one minute at a time, and TRUST IN HIM for your strength and patience!~~Much love and prayers, Karen Hughes