Dad's lungs looked clear on the XRay, and the chest tube is doing it's job. They plan on keeping it in for 2-3 more days, as they don't want to remove it if it's needed again (painful to re-insert). They had removed the clamp on his leg as his bleeding had stopped. Needed a blood transfusion today as his red cell count was getting a little low. Also had dialysis. Plan on putting him back on the neck collar for O2. We are hoping they will do a swallow evaluation so that he can start being fed ice chips.
Mom needs prayers, as yesterday was very emotional for her...and she is also under the stress of taking care of her mother in the nursing home. All of life's routines such as grocery shopping, bills, house chores, etc. are stressing her as Dad isn't around to do those things he used to do. While family is there to help her, it is still discouraging and stressful since everything to her seems to be uncertain. She has done VERY well so far, but it's wearing her down. Pray that her health holds up as well (she has had a cold, and it's lingering).
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