Dad is still dealing with his hands and they are really splitting. He's actually oozing (not to be gross, but it's true). His throat is raw again, so eating is not really an option. He has enough trouble just getting his medication down. They are actually switching some back to I.V. form so he doesn't have to swallow it, but there are always a few stinkers that will have to be choked down, literally.
He's still on lasics (diuretics), but he looked less "puffy" today. He got up for a little walk while I was there and sat on the side of his bed for a bit. He got a new mattress that is supposed to help alleviate bed sores since he's starting to get some tender spots and a new "tushy cushion" for when he sits in a chair.
I am hoping to be able to bring the kiddos up for a very brief visit on Friday, but it will depend on how they are doing (getting over their colds) and how Dad is doing. They are chomping at the bit to see him. It's been 6 weeks and we usually don't go more than 7-10 days without seeing him and Mom. We'll see....
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