There have been some ups and downs over the last few days, but overall things are going well, at least that is what the surgeon says. Dad is back to his old self in regards to seeing things. He is in more pain because they have taken him off T3's but he is "Dad" again.
Dad's legs and feet were very swollen Sunday and Monday to the extent they were quite painful. This is a result of a build up of water in his lower extremities. This happen as a result of a combination of things such as a bad heart, not moving around much, and not keeping his legs up. He was given a low dose of water pills which will make him pee more which in turn will reduce the water in his system but, it means he is back to using a catheter. It will take time to reduce the swelling as they can't give him too much of the water pill medication as it could affect his kidneys. They put him on the water pills last night and I think the swelling was a bit better tonight.
Dad has not had too much physiotherapy because his legs (including knees and feet) are very painful. Once he can get around, and the swelling in his legs is reduced, he can come home. Maybe he will make it home for his 83rd birthday! That is two days away, Thursday, Feb. 10th.
If anyone is reading this, send me a comment, it is nice to know someone is reading all this typing I am doing. (smile) Here is the link to Dad's blog: http://thematterofmac.blogspot.com/
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