Solid Food

Sorry we haven't posted in a few days, but it's been a long and busy Memorial Day weekend.

We visited dad last Friday, and he was doing really well. The physical therapists are working really hard with him, and dad really seems to enjoy his workouts and getting his strength back. He had his Barium Swallow test that morning, and he passed it 100%! Everyone is very excited about that. Dad started eating solid food that evening. The feeding tube is still in place to ensure he is getting enough nutrition, but he has had quite a bit of solid food, including macaroni and cheese, peaches, cheesecake, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pears, zucchini, and cream of mushroom soup. So, he's eating better than most of us! :)

So far all the food he has eaten has agreed well and not caused any discomfort, nausea or vomiting, which is great progress. This Wednesday he has his second evaluation meeting with his doctors and therapists. We're hoping at that point we will get some idea of when he will have his feeding tube removed and be able to come home.