Dad has been back at home for just over a week now. He's very glad to be home (obviously!) and seems to still be making progress in getting back to where he was prior to all the seizures. Since he's been home, he's gotten a lot better about knowing what time it is and whether it's day or night however he's usually awake and ready for breakfast around 3am.
He's really not supposed to leave the house unless it's for doctors appointments until he gets a little stronger. There is a home health nurse that comes each day to help out and then physical and occupational therapy also comes to the house.
In the near future, we're going to end up getting a power chair for Dad to use. While he doesn't need a wheelchair 100% of the time, it will make it a lot easier for him to get around. Mom and Dad are also going to look into getting a van which will make transporting the power chair much easier as well.
Dad is going to have a port put in next week, which will allow for easier blood draws and eliminate him getting stuck with a needle all the time. It's gotten harder and harder for the nurses to find arteries when they need them and causes Dad's arm to get pretty bruised from time to time.
Pedal the Cause is next weekend and I'm super excited! I've raised $500 so far however there's still plenty of time to donate!!! Thanks to everyone that's donated so far, I couldn't have raised so much without your support!! Don't forget,100% of your donation goes to cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children's Hospital!!
Here is the link for anyone still wishing to donate: http://stlouis.pedalthecause.org/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=79161
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