Well, where to begin?! There has been a few significant steps taken today - some good, some not so good.
GOOD:
* The urinary catheter has been removed, requiring Dad to move more and be more independent.
* He has had the drip removed too, which means there's only a 'central line' and vac dressings remaining attached to him.
* Dad was sitting in the chair for the first time when I arrived. This means he's well on the way to his goal of walking to the shower and toilet by the end of the week! It was awesome to see him sitting there when I arrived - a sight he wanted me to see. I'm so proud!
NOT SO GOOD:
* The docs have seen that the elbow is dislocated/severely out of place.
* Nerve damage in the arm means practically no chance of function in the right hand.
* Muscles in the lower arm have pretty much turned to mush.
All in all, it appears a sad prognosis for the arm. On the bright side though, Dad appears to be very positive about the forthcoming change in his life. He's such a brave man to be accepting an almost certain (now) fate, and thinking of all the positives for the future.
Keep thinking those positive thoughts and you will go far Dad!!
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He has always been a brave and proud man, He supports us all in our time of need, now it's our turn to support him. Sending positive thoughts every minute of the day.
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