Simon Booker
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Dad is making good progress
Dad is making good progress
Hello again
Sorry for not posting over the weekend, I was with Dad and then my daughter had her 5th Birthday party - a hectic time.
Dad seems to be doing better - he still has a small clot in his heart but they are treating this gradually (over six weeks or so) with Wharfarin to hopefully break this down over time. This seems like the best approach relative to other options. He has had a better weekend, and has walked about the ward, had a shower and is feeling brighter. He's still struggling with his breathing a little (we are a bit paranoid as this was a symptom prior to his last re-operation) but his BP and pulse are now good so no signs of any futher problem at this time. He's eating well and is even watching a little TV. He certainly benefits from a little O2 from time to time though. He's also got a bit of fluid build-up on his legs and torso (presumably because he has been flat on his back for much of the past two and a half weeks) but this is now being treated with water tablets so should clear.
Fingers crossed that he will continue to improve today and if so, the chances are that he could be discharged tomorrow... Here's hoping. He'll no doubt have a bit of follow up over the next six weeks to monitor his INR but getting out of hospital will be a huge plus for him.
Thanks for your help and support - I'll keep you updated
Simon
Dad is making good progress
Hello again
Sorry for not posting over the weekend, I was with Dad and then my daughter had her 5th Birthday party - a hectic time.
Dad seems to be doing better - he still has a small clot in his heart but they are treating this gradually (over six weeks or so) with Wharfarin to hopefully break this down over time. This seems like the best approach relative to other options. He has had a better weekend, and has walked about the ward, had a shower and is feeling brighter. He's still struggling with his breathing a little (we are a bit paranoid as this was a symptom prior to his last re-operation) but his BP and pulse are now good so no signs of any futher problem at this time. He's eating well and is even watching a little TV. He certainly benefits from a little O2 from time to time though. He's also got a bit of fluid build-up on his legs and torso (presumably because he has been flat on his back for much of the past two and a half weeks) but this is now being treated with water tablets so should clear.
Fingers crossed that he will continue to improve today and if so, the chances are that he could be discharged tomorrow... Here's hoping. He'll no doubt have a bit of follow up over the next six weeks to monitor his INR but getting out of hospital will be a huge plus for him.
Thanks for your help and support - I'll keep you updated
Simon
