One more day to go!
Another day in the hospital, but as promised by the doctors, every day seemed better than the previous. Today almost all the tubes were gone by the time I entered dad's room in the morning. I had to collect a copy of the Histology report from the Asia Centre for Liver Disease in a separate wing of the Glen Eagles Hospital. As I was just entering dad's room, I saw that Dr. Tan and his team were checking on dad. He informed us that dad will be discharged on Saturday - woohoo! one more day to go! He also said that he would let us know about dad's chemotherapy early next week based on his recovery. The Oncologist feels that he would be ready for his next round of chemo by next week, although we are not so sure that he should assault his body further so quickly.
Dad looked very fresh after a clean shave and less things attached to his body. The only tube still remaining is the rectal tube for draining the excess blood from the surgery. The collection bag is pinned and hidden under his robe, so it is hardly visible. The Physiotherapist (Prithvi - a girl from Karnataka), who seems to be the favourite of all patients because of her pleasing ways, walked in to take dad for a walk and exercise. He came out with flying colours, climbing steps, doing sit-ups and other stretches for his abdomen, without complaining. He even made 3 rounds of the Liver Unit. Prithvi was very happy with his motivation and and asked him to repeat the exercises twice every day and walk as much as he could starting slowly. This way the wounds apparently heal quicker.
Dad was allowed soft diet today, which meant he could have porridge and oats. Since his appetite has died down and the taste of the hospital food is not exactly very inviting, he is able to handle very little. Hopefully, he can resume normal food soon. It feels really sad to look at him make faces at the porridge just as a child would upon looking at vegetables. He just has as minimum as he can and leaves the rest. I have gotten him into Sudoku as well, so he is solving some puzzles to pass time while he is not reading.
Dad looked very fresh after a clean shave and less things attached to his body. The only tube still remaining is the rectal tube for draining the excess blood from the surgery. The collection bag is pinned and hidden under his robe, so it is hardly visible. The Physiotherapist (Prithvi - a girl from Karnataka), who seems to be the favourite of all patients because of her pleasing ways, walked in to take dad for a walk and exercise. He came out with flying colours, climbing steps, doing sit-ups and other stretches for his abdomen, without complaining. He even made 3 rounds of the Liver Unit. Prithvi was very happy with his motivation and and asked him to repeat the exercises twice every day and walk as much as he could starting slowly. This way the wounds apparently heal quicker.
Dad was allowed soft diet today, which meant he could have porridge and oats. Since his appetite has died down and the taste of the hospital food is not exactly very inviting, he is able to handle very little. Hopefully, he can resume normal food soon. It feels really sad to look at him make faces at the porridge just as a child would upon looking at vegetables. He just has as minimum as he can and leaves the rest. I have gotten him into Sudoku as well, so he is solving some puzzles to pass time while he is not reading.
posted by Ace of Space at
8/31/2007 12:10:00 AM
1 Comments:
Thats very good news....discharge is always good.
Dr.Senthil called me in the morning to enquire about dad and his condition, he was pleased to hear about the situation and gave his wishes.
Try playing some games, Chess or Chinese checker, Poker :-), etc. Father's day in around the corner, I don't believe in it cos it shd be Father's and Mother's day everyday, but still get him some games..or even cards..he loves cards...
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Babs, at 8/31/2007 9:48 AM
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