The afternoon continued well. Dad enjoyed his whataburger, and I liked mine too...according to J, the special ingredient in a whataburger is some sort of flavored substance they spread on the grill. It might contain crack (that's my theory, not Js). The whataburger dad sent me to is across from the ocean, and is pretty fancy for fast food. I will post a picture of it.
Dad and I had a meeting with the Tayla, the social worker, to talk about a health care conference (it will be on Tuesday), and to review what they had talked about at yesterday's conference. They had planned on discharging him on the 27th, but dad's insurance will pay through the 31st, and as long as he is showing improvement (which he is :)) they will keep him here to work on strength and endurance. At Tuesday's conference we will talk about at home nursing care, and Tayla has given me some recommendations on home health care agencies to contact.
Dad's OT (where they focus on his upper body strength) went well this afternoon. He did ten minutes on the arm cycle and then several rounds of weight lifting. He is eager to get well, and works hard for the OT angel, Mari. She took his blood pressure laying down (155/69), sitting (145/70), and after standing for three minutes (109/62). All the numbers were better than yesterday, and today was the first time he was able to stand for three minutes without excessive dizziness. We walked down to the atrium this afternoon, and sat and talked in the sunshine, looking out at the ocean. Norma joined us before she had to go to work.
Dad and I ended the night watching Wheel of Fortune. There was a charming woman from Hugo, MN on so we had someone to cheer for (she won). I am back in my room with a pimento cheese sandwich from HEB (it was brightly colored and caught my eye---not sure how it will actually taste), and another theoretical bottle of chardonnay.
My current plan is to stay until Wednesday, since that will allow me to be here for the care conference Tuesday.
Peace and love,
Robin
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