Elizabeth did NOT have to go to Texas Children's today for her son. The doctor's office tested him for several diseases, which came up negative. They put him on a breathing aparatus that helped him cough up some of the mucous, and made him breathe much better...and apparently wrote a prescription for that machine for home use. But keep the little guy in your prayers, PLEASE!
As for Dad, he failed the swallow-evaluation again. Apparently there is some small amount of leakage that they believe will heal itself over time. If the cardiologist approves it, they may start him on thicker liquids on Friday, as the thick stuff is less likely to leak through than things like water and broths. We really need Dad to get to eating and swallowing, as he needs to gain weight.
Also, Mom said tonight that they are planning on moving Dad to Kindred hospital sometime Friday morning...probably late morning. Most likely he'll be in Kindred's ICU, but it is a lower-level ICU that the cardiovascular ICU unit at Methodist. We are praying that the timing is right, and that he gets the care he needs there. If anything, it should be a less busy / more peaceful environment for recovery and sleep.
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Thanks for the update Mark. Glad your nephew is getting the necessary care. Your family has been through the wringer lately. I really wish they'd send your Dad to a step-down unit at Methodist to further monitor the heart and swallowing. Does Kindred have the X-Ray facilities to do the tests or will he need to be transported each time a test is needed?
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