I just arrived at the Hospice House. The nurse practitioner had just walked in. Talk about good timing! They had dad's blood analyzed last night and it came back good. Full of hemoglobin. She specifically mentioned the number 13, but I am not really sure what the number stood for. :)
Anyways, so dad will not need a blood transfusion today. They are going to keep him overnight 1 more night, to monitor his pain and help him get some rest. The catheter that he had placed is working quite well. They said that when you are on pain meds your body can have a hard time relieving itself. They are debating whether or not to send him home with the catheter. I think they are planning on trying to take it out and see how he does later this afternoon. (But I think we will probably end up taking it home, it is a huge help)
They did start him today on the drug that is supposed to help with nausea and help give him some appetite. I think she said it is a steroid, and he is getting a low dose once a day right now. So we will see if that helps. Dad is sleeping right now. Just had meds right before I got here. He was painting when we came in. :)
The social worker lady will be coming by today to help us create a schedule for the family to stay with dad. He is not supposed to be alone much anymore.
Well that's all I know for now. The photos above are from last nights visit.
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