- Vital signs and stats were steady and strong. He was off the ventilator for about 14 hours total on Wednesday.
- We are waiting for a bed to open up at Select Specialty Hospital at UPMC Montefiore.
- This is very encouraging since it means that the vascular team has concluded that Dad won't need further surgery, and he can be discharged from the ICU.
- Friend Ryan visited and they enjoyed a chat about the Lonesome Polecats and other stuff.
- He spoke to son John on the phone. A birthday present to be sure.
- Dad's caloric intake was increased, with a change to a different product. As he might say, "We've upped our calories, so up yours!"
Thursday got off to a quiet start and stayed that way. The highlight was Mom's return to the scene after a week-long break in Elkins.
- Dad had a little pain med when the bandage on his left foot was changed. That kept him drowsy all morning and into the afternoon.
- It looks like he will stay in the ICU at Presby over the weekend, since we're still waiting for a bed to open up at Select Specialty Hospital at UPMC Montefiore. If he has to wait, this is the best place to do it. Hopefully, a bed will become available in the next couple of days and we won't get forced in another direction. Please lift up that little matter in your prayers.
- Dad enjoyed a visit from friends Alice and Joe from Elkins. Thanks again to them for taking the time to provide Mom's ride to Pittsburgh.
- Medically, things look good, with vital signs and other indicators performing well. He spent about 16 hours off the ventilator.
- Dad made the decision to grow out his beard. I know he's serious because he said it 2 days in a row.
- Small problem, though, I failed to tell anyone that might need to know - like, maybe a nurse. So, he got a shave last night (he said it was more like a scraping). My bad, but nothing a few days won't fix - it's not like he has anything else to do but lay around and grow hair. Right?
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