Dad Just Can't Catch A Break
Over the last few weeks, since Dad had his surgery, we've been waiting to see obvious signs of recovery. The idea was for Dad to have this surgery and be able to come home while he healed up. Well, that hasn't really happened and it's getting frustrating, more so for Dad than anyone else.
Dad has had a problem with a fluid build-up and leakage. The doctors now want to take a sample of this to find out the source. It is most likely as a result of surgery but they need to know before they can treat it. Whatever it is there is some infection associated, which is sapping Dad's strength. He's been on antibiotics since the surgery but this fluid is still there.
Dad's also been having a hard time keeping food down. At first we thought it was a blockage but after doing a CT scan it looks like it may just be the infection and an inordinate amount of acid. Doctor's are working on this.
The new obstacle is that Dad's heart isn't doing well. He's had atrial fibrillation for a long time now, and doctors have been watching it closely but that isn't the problem now. He has heart disease and may have some blockage. Arg! Dad just can't catch a break.
When you combine the infection, the lack of solid food and his heart it's no wonder he's exhausted all the time! He is so weak it's hard to even hear him speak. If you know my Dad, you know how shocking a statement that is.
First thing to be done is to find out about this fluid, then see what we can do for the heart. We really want for Dad to come home, but that isn't happening for a while yet.