Home. He is home again and this time to stay-I hope. They have warned us this is an up and down road but I don’t like that warning as it seems infections are an ongoing issue. But we have to hope, hope that C-Diff was the last one.
He was scheduled to come home on Friday (today) but yesterday morning when the doctor talked to me about when I could come get him I realized that Friday mornings in the store can be a little tough to get away. I asked if Thursday afternoon/evening was an option and they consented. By 6 p.m. we were home.
On the way home I buzzed by Burger King and got him a Whopper Jr. and we shared some fries. He ate it all. He had a good night and this morning was making some phone calls and trying to get emotionally back into the groove of home.
Mentally he is doing much better and physically he is still very weak but improving. He can walk across the room with the walker although somewhat wobbly. I weighed him this morning and oh my, I almost don’t want to tell you what he weighs. Before this started May 27 he weighed 183. Today he is 140 lbs and it is not a healthy look on a man his size. It is no wonder he is so weak. So I need to think cheese, gravy, meat, bread, ice-cream and lots of things made with mushroom soup and cream cheese! I can guarentee it could/would/will put weight on me!
We welcome visitors, you make his day. The steady stream coming by his hospital/rehab room kept him going and encouraged. The home health nurse and therapist will be coming in and there will be numerous doctor visits for awhile so you may want to give me a quick buzz or text to make sure he is available before you come.
Our main prayer concern for the present time is continued healing and NO MORE INFECTIONS OR SET BACKS!
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