Home Again

So after a week in the hospital dad is finally going home. He had a final chest X-ray last night to make sure there was no more build-up of fluid. The X-ray came back and everything looked great. They had to take him in and do surgery to clean out all the pockets of fluid and some other thicker fluid that couldn't be taken out otherwise. He then had two chest tubes placed to keep the site draining. Through it all he did really really well. There were a few moments of discomfort as you can imagine but luckily he had an epidural to help with the pain. He is in good spirits and excited to come home, just in time for Father's Day.



I won't even tell you what he's doing here...=)

Im Sorry

Okay so I need to ask for forgiveness. I haven't been very good at keeping this updated. I have been busy and haven't had time to keep up. Dad is still in the hospital and they are talking about sending him home maybe tomorrow. He is doing great and looks really good. Mom is still recovering at home and is doing great, she started physical therapy today. I have a few pictures to post when I find my camera tomorrow.

Back to the hospital

Well dad went in for a check-up with one of the trauma doctors this morning. There is still a lot of fluid in his lung so they are going to readmit him and put in another chest tube. Needless to say we are very devastated to have him back in but know it's the right thing for him. I will let everyone know whats going on and what room he will be in on the 6th floor.

First Outpatient Dr Visit

Yesterday mom and dad both had a doctors appointment with Dr Larsen (orthopedic doctor) He said that he was pleased with how well moms leg was healing but was also concerned that she couldn't straighten it. He said that if she doesn't start working on straightening that leg she wont ever be able to walk on it. So that is her homework for the next few weeks.

Dad had his shoulder and scapula looked at and was told that the Doctor thought maybe his shoulder was shoved in a little more than they thought. Dr. Larsen is sending dad to a Specialist in Salt Lake to have him look at it and see if we need to do surgery. Please continue to keep them in your prayers, they are doing great and have showed amazing improvement but we still have a very long road and a few more obstacle's.