I was able to talk to Dad's surgeon (Dr. Nelson) tonight. He said Dad is doing well. He said Dad won't be able to come home until at least Monday - he was supposed to come home tomorrow. He said Dad hasn't walked (or even moved) very much and until he does he can't come home. Dad said it hurts to move and he said when he tries to move his leg it feels like a ton of cement.
They removed the IV and the catheter from Dad today which is a good sign. He did pee in a bottle so his plumbing is working which is good.
Dad did seem a bit confused tonight and was seeing writing on the wall. The surgeon said that could be from some of the drugs they have been giving Dad.
Dad ate some dinner tonight but threw it up. He had problems swallowing last night too. I mentioned it to the surgeon and he said he will have a swallowing test done on Dad tomorrow.
All in all, I think Dad is doing good. The surgeon thinks so and I believe him. Unless something unusual happens tomorrow I will give the next update on Saturday.
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