I went down by train to the hospital today... much easier! and more enjoyable.. didnt' need to find my way out of there.
My brother was moved out of ICU today and is now in a regular room. He looks good, very sore in his neck, but trying to keep up his sense of humor. He was instructed on using the electrolarynx but he is soo swollen and sore, he couldnt make it verbalize for him... maybe in a few days.
He looks like Frankenstein with his incision.. it is from one ear.. down toward his collar bone and around to the other side.. like "U" --and sadly the stapled it shut, so it is very stiff and sore right now.
The idea we had for them using the room, turned out to be a good one.. and my dad got some sleep last night after seeing my brother after the surgery late last night. But my dad was beat today, so after 2 short visits, he called it a day. I rode back on the train with him until I got to Rachel's schools stop and then we parted our travels.
I have some research to do for them going down to visit Joe... I DO NOT want Dad driving them to see Joe... and then I need to find resources so Joe can get to his following treatments, without involving our parents. Time to get creative.
Hopefully, my brother gets some rest tonight.
I am so glad you were able to get to see Joe today. That made his day I’m sure!! You are doing a great job with taking care of him and trying to keep your parents free from the worry of how he will be cared for through all this. I know how stubborn people can be. My Pita gave me sheer hell today when I went to see him in hospice care. He wanted to know why I was doing this to him and he couldn’t understand why he was in a hospital. Made me feel like I had given up on him but I kept telling him it wasn’t safe for him to be home and he HAD to be in the facility for his own safety and everyone’s peace of mind. I also told him that I can’t give him the round the clock care he needs. He just rolled his eyes.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I continue to keep you, Joe and your entire family in my prayers. I am sure you guys will think of something to keep him in the most important after care.
HUGS,
Jeanne