Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Slow but Steady

The post about Dad are beginning to sound the same! so I won't be updating daily while he is at this stage of healing. He still needs dialysis every day or so. His kidneys are showing some promise of healing so that is good news. It can take up to four months for them to heal and function at 100% if at all. We trust for complete healing! His heart has continued to beat at normal rhythm and his lungs have stayed clear. The whole deal with eating will depend on how his ilyostomy heals. It will begin with feedings through a nose tube then to liquids then to soft foods. I don't see that steak in his near future! But then again, if Dad is determined enough who knows? haha! I have been home for a couple of nights while I went to several appointments myself. My fibromyalgia was in quite a flare so my rhumatologist gave me a wonderful shot of steroids! I head up to KU in the morning. I hope to be home in time for Christmas week and back to work in January. My boss is the best ever. She has supported me so much through this and I really am thankful for her.

1 comment:

Debbie said...

You are always in my thoughts. I am praying for your Dad.