More Tests

Dad continues to be uncomfortable and in some pain. Tonight they were going to do an additional test. It will be a precautionary test, a CT Scan of his abdomen and pelvis. He has a hard time staying comfortable when he is awake. Mom is always trying to read his mind and help him situate. The doctors chalked it up to him being in bed for over 3 weeks - but today they decided to send him for a scan to be sure that it isn't anything (infection or something). Now that they aren't sure what is going on - they are going back to the drawing board and starting over.

Mom left dad a little after 5pm. She was with him for a little over 8 hours today. They have been giving dad a light sedative and continued pain medication.

Monday dad is scheduled for a 7:30 am Nerve Tissue Biopsy. The Hematologist doctor has also ordered new blood work. St Mary's Hospital sent several tissue slides, blood vials and test results - but the U of M doctors are starting over with fresh eyes.

• Pray for dad's comfort this weekend.
• For there to be answers within the tests they are doing
• Pray for mom to continue to be patient with dad
• Also for mom to be willing to ask the questions she has and for the doctors to take the time to answer her

Mom did say that as of yet - dad is not able to communicate any better than before the trec. He moves his lips (mom said sometimes he moves his lips very fast) but no sound comes out. He is just so weak! That has also been a disappointment for both of them. Mom continues to go through the list and he nods his head yes and no. She is not good at lip reading. At lease a couple of the nurses have been successful at lip reading.

Thanks again for checking in. Much Love to Everyone!!!