Thank goodness I have a day off tomorrow! Sooo tired.
Well, we learned what the 'episode' last night was all about. He threw a blood clot. Thankfully, it did not make it's way to his head or heart but did land in his lungs making it ever so hard to breathe. The doctors have put him on blood thinners and we hope it's the end of that - forever. The doctors ordered cultures, did a chest x-ray and another CT scan to figure it out.
This morning they decided to move him back to the ICU, I don't believe because his condition deteriorated, but rather because he requires so much attention it's better for a nurse to care for 1 or 2 difficult patients rather than for a nurse to try to care for my dad and 4 other patients.
The CT scan showed little change to the bruising in his brain, it hasn't gotten too much better, but hasn't gotten worse either.
He spent most of the day sedated and is resting comfortably. It's a nice break for my mom who was able to get some bills paid and process some paperwork.
There is a storm raging in Fargo today and the highways have been shut down. My mom said the wind is blowing so much it's a complete white out and caused a 100 car pile-up because drivers couldn't see 2 car lengths in front of them. A good night to hunker down and get some much needed rest.
Kiersten, thank for the written explanation of whaT TODAY IN fARGO is like. In fact, if I didn't eat so many of the cookies I received from PA and NJ, I'd be part of a snow drift.
ReplyDeleteI cried a little too much this morning to the point of making myself sick; feeling much better now.
I'll come as soon as the blizzard allows!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates. It helps uss have a clearer understanding of Don's situation. I talked to J Wed and I know she was in better spirits. And now this blood clot but it sounds like he;s getting good treatment. Hope you are taking it easy and "one day at a time" Marge
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