*6:30 pm
The vent is coming out tomorrow!!!!!!!! Hurray!!!! We are soooo excited!
I am in Memphis for the night, but Gracie and I are heading back to LR bright and early tomorrow. Not looking forward to the detours and delays we are going to encounter on our way, but oh well!!!!
Looking forward to seeing Dad without the vent tomorrow!!!! =)
*7:45 am
CT scan was normal! Dad had a rough night, but he is resting now. One of the DRs just came in and he wiggled his feet and squeezed his hand.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
*10:00 pm
Dad got back to his room around 9:30. The Neurosurgeon on duty (he was not involved in the procedure) said everything went well. He is sedated now!!! They will do a CT scan in am and we will know more then.
Thanks again for all the prayers!!
*5:00
They are taking Dad down now for his procedure. We were told to expect it to take 4-6 hours.
*3:30
Well...... It's 3:30 and Dad is still in his room!!!!!!! They just gave him some meds, cause he was getting agitated. He was pointing his index finger and I told Mon to look at him. He them quickly put his index finger down and raised his middle finger! Lol. I told him he better stop shooting us the bird!!!! Ha! He gave us a lil smirk!!!!!
We are waiting...... Trying to be patient, but we are getting frustrated. We are hoping and praying they do this procedure today.
*11:00 am
Dad has been resting this morning. They are doing his procedure today at 3 (we hope!). It's been a quiet morning, so I don't have much to report on. I will update when they take him down.
Dad got back to his room around 9:30. The Neurosurgeon on duty (he was not involved in the procedure) said everything went well. He is sedated now!!! They will do a CT scan in am and we will know more then.
Thanks again for all the prayers!!
*5:00
They are taking Dad down now for his procedure. We were told to expect it to take 4-6 hours.
*3:30
Well...... It's 3:30 and Dad is still in his room!!!!!!! They just gave him some meds, cause he was getting agitated. He was pointing his index finger and I told Mon to look at him. He them quickly put his index finger down and raised his middle finger! Lol. I told him he better stop shooting us the bird!!!! Ha! He gave us a lil smirk!!!!!
We are waiting...... Trying to be patient, but we are getting frustrated. We are hoping and praying they do this procedure today.
*11:00 am
Dad has been resting this morning. They are doing his procedure today at 3 (we hope!). It's been a quiet morning, so I don't have much to report on. I will update when they take him down.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Tuesday 5/3
*8:15 pm
Dad still hasn't gone down for his procedure. We are assuming they are going to wait till tomorrow, but we haven't heard for sure yet. Mom and I are sitting with him right now. He is very fidgety and just raised his neck and shoulders up off the bed!!! I can't say it enough.....we are ready to get this tube out!!!!!!!
*4:20 pm
They have not taken Dad down for his procedure yet. We are hoping they do today. He was alert when we went in for the 2pm visitation. He smiled, wiggled his ears and pointed his finger at us!!! =)
We will keep everyone updated on the procedure.
*10:30 am
Dad is resting this morning! We have been back 3 times and he was asleep each time! They changed his pain meds. We think the other pain med he was on was doing the reverse and keeping him awake! We are soooo happy to see him resting! We talked to him, but he only opened his eyes for a brief time. Rest his the most important thing he needs right now!
His procedure is still scheduled for today as well as an angiogram. He has 2 patients in front of him, so we are not 100% for sure of the time. They are saying around 3ish. This procedure takes 4-6 hours.
We will keep you all updated throughout the day! Thanks again for all the prayers! They are definitely working! We love you all!!!! =)
Dad still hasn't gone down for his procedure. We are assuming they are going to wait till tomorrow, but we haven't heard for sure yet. Mom and I are sitting with him right now. He is very fidgety and just raised his neck and shoulders up off the bed!!! I can't say it enough.....we are ready to get this tube out!!!!!!!
*4:20 pm
They have not taken Dad down for his procedure yet. We are hoping they do today. He was alert when we went in for the 2pm visitation. He smiled, wiggled his ears and pointed his finger at us!!! =)
We will keep everyone updated on the procedure.
*10:30 am
Dad is resting this morning! We have been back 3 times and he was asleep each time! They changed his pain meds. We think the other pain med he was on was doing the reverse and keeping him awake! We are soooo happy to see him resting! We talked to him, but he only opened his eyes for a brief time. Rest his the most important thing he needs right now!
His procedure is still scheduled for today as well as an angiogram. He has 2 patients in front of him, so we are not 100% for sure of the time. They are saying around 3ish. This procedure takes 4-6 hours.
We will keep you all updated throughout the day! Thanks again for all the prayers! They are definitely working! We love you all!!!! =)
Monday, May 2, 2011
*3:45
We just spoke to the Physician Extender (she has been so sweet to us and has come looking for us several times since we've been here!) They are going to do Dads procedure tomorrow afternoon. He has to stop his tube feedings 8 hours prior to the procedure and he is still receiving feedings. She said there are 2 people scheduled before him but they are saying tentatively 3 pm.
*11:00
Dad is having a procedure today to prevent future bleeding from abnormal blood vessels in the brain. The procedure will be around 4 or 5. I went in to see him this morning and got the biggest smile!!! Mom is down in the lobby enjoying some time with Gracie before she and Josh head back.
We just spoke to the Physician Extender (she has been so sweet to us and has come looking for us several times since we've been here!) They are going to do Dads procedure tomorrow afternoon. He has to stop his tube feedings 8 hours prior to the procedure and he is still receiving feedings. She said there are 2 people scheduled before him but they are saying tentatively 3 pm.
*11:00
Dad is having a procedure today to prevent future bleeding from abnormal blood vessels in the brain. The procedure will be around 4 or 5. I went in to see him this morning and got the biggest smile!!! Mom is down in the lobby enjoying some time with Gracie before she and Josh head back.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Sunday 5/1
*6:30 pm
Dad smiled at us several times during the 2:00 visitation. He raised his arm and grabbed Caroline's arm. He shook his head yes and no when we asked him questions!!!!! Today started out rough, but has gotten much better throughout the day!!!! =)
*11:45 am
Mom said dad is showing out!!!!! He is wiggling his ears, smiling and moving his fingers like he's playing the piano! The nurse said he has made a fool out of them!!! Lol. Praise the lord for some good news. I was really down this morning. I'm heading up to see him in a bit!!!
*8:45 AM
I just spoke to Mom. I left the hospital for the night since Josh and Gracie are in town. She said Dad was sleeping when she went in this morning. The nurses said he has not been responding to anyone. Hopefully this is just because he is tired and getting some rest. They are taking him for a CT scan shortly.
*9:45 AM
Just talked to Mom. She told the DR she wanted results ASAP and he pulled them up and they looked together. Everything looks good.... no new bleeding!!!! We are restricting visitors to immediate family only. We think he really just needs rest right now. Thanks again for ALL the prayers. I feel soo honored to be Jack Rhodes' daughter. This past week has made me realize just how many people love and care for my dad.
I am going to spend some time with my sweet Gracie (and Josh) today! I am soo excited that they are here! We are planning to go see Dad this afternoon. Last night when I told him Gracie was downstairs, he gave me a smirk!!!
Dad smiled at us several times during the 2:00 visitation. He raised his arm and grabbed Caroline's arm. He shook his head yes and no when we asked him questions!!!!! Today started out rough, but has gotten much better throughout the day!!!! =)
*11:45 am
Mom said dad is showing out!!!!! He is wiggling his ears, smiling and moving his fingers like he's playing the piano! The nurse said he has made a fool out of them!!! Lol. Praise the lord for some good news. I was really down this morning. I'm heading up to see him in a bit!!!
*8:45 AM
I just spoke to Mom. I left the hospital for the night since Josh and Gracie are in town. She said Dad was sleeping when she went in this morning. The nurses said he has not been responding to anyone. Hopefully this is just because he is tired and getting some rest. They are taking him for a CT scan shortly.
*9:45 AM
Just talked to Mom. She told the DR she wanted results ASAP and he pulled them up and they looked together. Everything looks good.... no new bleeding!!!! We are restricting visitors to immediate family only. We think he really just needs rest right now. Thanks again for ALL the prayers. I feel soo honored to be Jack Rhodes' daughter. This past week has made me realize just how many people love and care for my dad.
I am going to spend some time with my sweet Gracie (and Josh) today! I am soo excited that they are here! We are planning to go see Dad this afternoon. Last night when I told him Gracie was downstairs, he gave me a smirk!!!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Saturday 4/30
*6:50
Mom just came back from seeing Dad. One of his neurosurgeons came in and asked him to stick his tongue out and he obliged him. The Surgeon told Mom he was stable this morning. All good news!!!!
*3:15 pm
Dad has been resting quite a bit today. He had a few visitors at 2 today. He tires out soo easily. He did raise his eyebrows when Uncle Marty (his brother) was talking to him.
Mom just came back from seeing Dad. One of his neurosurgeons came in and asked him to stick his tongue out and he obliged him. The Surgeon told Mom he was stable this morning. All good news!!!!
*3:15 pm
Dad has been resting quite a bit today. He had a few visitors at 2 today. He tires out soo easily. He did raise his eyebrows when Uncle Marty (his brother) was talking to him.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday 4/29
*9:30 pm
We came in to tell Dad goodnight. We got several smiles out of him and a wink! What a wonderful way for us to end the day!!!! We are praying that he is able to get some rest tonight. They turned on the tv earlier and he was listening to the NFL draft!
*4:00 pm
The Dr's just left from seeing dad. He held up 2 fingers, squeezed their hand and wiggled his toes. They are pleased with this! Dad is frustrated with the tube and ready to get it out! They gave him some pain meds to help him relax. The tube just agitates him. We hate it and are soo ready for him to get it out. He didn't sleep very well last night, so we know he is exhausted. We just keep telling him to get some rest so he can get better.
Caroline, Mom and I have been here with him today and he has had several visitors.
*10:00 am
Mom and I just went back to see Dad. He raises 2 fingers for the Dr's, squeezed both of our hands and he's moving his arms and legs. He is still on the vent and probably will be until Monday. We haven't seen the Dr's today, but nurses tell us Dr's are pleased. Keep the prayers coming.... they are powerful!!!!!
We came in to tell Dad goodnight. We got several smiles out of him and a wink! What a wonderful way for us to end the day!!!! We are praying that he is able to get some rest tonight. They turned on the tv earlier and he was listening to the NFL draft!
*4:00 pm
The Dr's just left from seeing dad. He held up 2 fingers, squeezed their hand and wiggled his toes. They are pleased with this! Dad is frustrated with the tube and ready to get it out! They gave him some pain meds to help him relax. The tube just agitates him. We hate it and are soo ready for him to get it out. He didn't sleep very well last night, so we know he is exhausted. We just keep telling him to get some rest so he can get better.
Caroline, Mom and I have been here with him today and he has had several visitors.
*10:00 am
Mom and I just went back to see Dad. He raises 2 fingers for the Dr's, squeezed both of our hands and he's moving his arms and legs. He is still on the vent and probably will be until Monday. We haven't seen the Dr's today, but nurses tell us Dr's are pleased. Keep the prayers coming.... they are powerful!!!!!
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