As Kris and I entered the room - set to ask questions about Howard - three lady doctors were gathered around Dad's bed. We got a chance to ask them many questions. Here is what we heard. First, they are happy with his progress. Right now is a waiting game as he gets his wits about him again. Conversation is very good for him - even to prompt him to repeat the entire dialogue again. This will help immensely with the recovery. I guess it is sort of a memory game. When he is tired with the effort of this - he just dozes off and rests for a while.
The doctors were loving Howard's funny lines and were charmed by him.
We asked if he really had a broken pelvis - they are going to get back to us on that one. They said the list of broken bones was pretty long. . .
According to the sweet nurse that took over this afternoon - he will be moved from the drab room to a nice single room with a window - perhaps even tonight - after another patient is released. The nurse is really great with him and wants to make sure he is comfortable.
He had a little "rehab" with Kris. She was moving his arms and loosening up the joints a bit. She gave him a soft back rub and then did some more exercises. I think the movement made him feel a bit better.
We learned that this floor (thirteenth) is a part of the trahma department and basically means each nurse is responsible for 4 patients instead of two. Looking forward to seeing his new room tomorrow.
Drab room is putting it lightly....it's more like a walk-in closet with a roommate!! If they haven't moved him by the time you visit tomorrow, Mom, I think you should stage a sit-in in the hallway until he's moved. If I could be there, I'd join you.
ReplyDeleteAnd when are they going to document it somewhere that Dad doesn't LIKE apple juice! He'd swallow better if he weren't gagging, right?
Aren't you glad I'm taking my whining to Italy???