Well it's been a while since I've updated so a lot has changed. Dad had made enough progress to be transferred out of critical care to an acute care facility. He is no longer at IMC, he has moved to a rehab center called Promise. They were so attentive to his needs at IMC so it's difficult to leave that and move to where they are much busier. Since Dad is not as acute as other patients there, he does not get that attention anymore but t he nurses are good.
His first few days at Promise were relatively good. We can tell dad is losing weight because his right hand is so skinny but there is still quite a bit of edema elsewhere. His left side has not moved since the move to Promise and that is a little worrisome, but we are still hopeful as he has started his daily therapy. He spiked a fever of 102 yesterday which they drew more blood to culture to find a source of infection but the results take 3 days. In the meantime it is being treated with Tylenol. They hoped to be able to give him a shower today (and I certainly hope that some good nurse will shave the rest of his hair off, although the mohawk is super cool) but I have yet to head down there to check on things.
The good news is that he is still moving his right hand and foot quite a bit. When mom was there the other day, he was exploring his surroundings with his right hand/arm. He was feeling all his cords, his trach, the bed rail, and trying to scratch his hear where the staff had clamped the O2 monitor. The O2 clamp had been there for a few days and had pretty much pierced his ear. We are not telling dad that he has a pierced ear cause he would probably be a little upset.
He still has a long road ahead of therapy, most likely months but we cling onto the progress we see and measure that in weeks instead of days. Dad continues to fight! We all understand better the definition of "warrior" as we see the strides he takes daily.
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