Resting

Dad did not get alot of sleep last night. He said the nurses call ringing in the hallway kept him awake most of the night. His nurse gave him some earplugs, but they didn't help much.

Health care visits began aroung 5:30 AM with one of the surgeons followed by nurses, aides, therapists, etc. After a walk around the floor and a sponge bath, Dad felt pretty tired, then complained of a headache and nausea. The pain control team said the nausea, headache could be a result of the epidural procedure from yesterday. (Before surgery, they had a hard time getting the needle in the right place and tapped a bit of spinal fluid. ) After some nausea medication, Dad began to get some much needed rest.

So, you know how Gramps will sometimes pretend he is asleep and then he will snort and scare the daylights out of little kids? Well he is sort of doing that today. We will think he is asleep and then he will blurt out something and enter into our conversation. It seems he likes to do it when we least expect it or when we are talking about him and he corrects what we are saying!

Dad's nurses have all been wonderful. Cami is his nurse today and she reminds us of Kasey Beall! She has a cute, sweet personality and her mannerisms are Kasey through and through. Hey Kasey, we think you should go to nursing school, cause you already have what it takes!

Several hours ago, as he was resting, Dad's blood pressure went up quite high. They think they are getting it stablized now. His pulse rate was a bit low, but it is also looking better. He has been sleeping off and on all afternoon, getting much needed rest. Dad says the pain is nil to minimal. His blood counts are good, color is great and the surgery site is doing just fine.

We hope Dad rests well tonight and feels more energetic in the morning. He should be up to short visits. Mom is doing okay. She is going home tonight with Dennis and Debbie,
they will be back tomorrow. I may stay another night.

Dad and Mom send their love to you all.