Alan Update #8
Well, Alan’s “brain drain” is not coming out quite yet. The test showed a bit of pressure build-up so he is back on the drain and they will try again tomorrow. The Docs don’t seem too worried about it, so we will try not to.
I counted his staples today for giggles and he only has 53, not 70, so 17 less to take out! I also mistyped in an earlier report - the incision ends above his ear, not below it.
Aunt Nancy reminded me I hadn’t said anything in the reports about his eyesight. When the headaches started in earnest the week before the diagnosis, he was having trouble with his peripheral vision. So far that seems to have remained.
The case-worker was in to talk about Rehab. They are looking at JFK in Edison. Its supposed to be a really good facility and is both closer to home and very close to Ginny’s work. Kessler and HUP in Philly are good too, but a long drive back and forth each day. Right now they think that Monday is a possible target for going to Rehab, but we shall see how that works out.
Still no word on the tumor pathology.
Alan had a small fall today while using the bathroom when his left leg gave way but he landed on his knee and no big deal for him as he didn’t hit his head or anything, but they now have him on the “Fall Prevention Program” so he’s not allowed to do anything without first calling the nurse. Besides the little orange sign on his door announcing his new status they also gave him a special orange wristband to which Alan immediately proclaimed meant he now gets free beer!
Alan continues to be his old witty sarcastic self in reasonable spirits considering the constant poking, prodding, injections, and the BP cuff going off every 20 minutes.
Thanks to everyone for their continued prayers!
Big Dog