Mom and I went to the hospital at 9:30 am this morning to learn how to take care of dad here at home. We got a consultation from his nurse and doctor. The nurse showed us how to change his bandages, and how to clean out his feeding tube. The doctor went over all of his medications and follow up appointments. After reviewing everything the nurse removed his PIC line (peripherally inserted central catheter) and made sure it didn't bleed. Dad then got dressed and walked out of the Good Sam Rehab completely on his own. It's good to have him home, and I know he's glad to be home.
We had a couple of visits tonight. He had a home health provider deliver his tube feeding pump and formula. She showed us how to set up the pump and formula and get the pump and tube primed. We had a nurse stop by a little later, and she showed us how to insert the feeding tub and reviewed the tube cleaning procedures (more for Melenie since she couldn't be there this morning). The nurse also reviewed different foods that dad should try while he is getting a diet that works for him put together.
Dad has a long road ahead of him, but we all know that he will endure to the end. We aren't sure what this does for our family's Utah plans, but it does look like they will be changing. For our family and friends in Utah we'll keep you posted on any future travel plans.
2 comments:
Dear Ottosens, How we love you and want you to know that we are thinking about you and pray for you every day. We know you have a very full plate, but we want you to know how concerned we have been and how we are pulling for you. We are cheering to know that you, Pete walked out of the rehab to go home on your own steam. Wow! You are amazing. It won't be too long before you get to the cabin. That air and water up there can only help when you are ready. Won't we all love to see you'! You'll have to watch to be careful you don't get mobbed! Love, Mary Ann Strong and Family
How incredible to have this happen so quickly and so miraculously! Preayers are answered and miracles do happen, even in these the latter days! Glad to hear the good news.
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