Latest on Dad

I apologize for lack of updates.

Last Wednesday (9/8), Dad was taken back to St. Joe's and admitted to the ICU because of a hematoma.  He was moved out of the ICU into a regular room last Friday (9/10).

One of dad's doctors is feeling that the sarcoidosis diagnoses two years ago was less than definitive, especially in light of the developments over the past few months, and she is looking to have him transferred to the University of Michigan Hospital, possibly today.

Since the school year started on September 7th, Mom has taken a medical leave from work for the time being to be with Dad.

As always, they both appreciate your thought and prayers.  If you have any questions or would like more details, please contact me instead of Mom right now though.

Update on Dad

I apologize that it's been a while since I posted an update, but things were more than a little busy.

Dad is doing better.

As of late last week, a chest x-ray shows no signs of pneumonia which led to him being transferred from the respiratory hall to the rehab hall yesterday - something that he is quite happy about.

His is continuing to get stronger and make progress in physical therapy.

Update on Dad

Dad has kept all of his food down for the past 24+ hours which we are all more than a little excited about!

His doctors determined that he did indeed have a heart attack, probably sometime early Sunday morning, so once they get his strength built up some he will undergoing the catheterization.

He is also back on steroids for the sarcoidosis and has some physical therapy to look forward to.

Also, Allison made it into town yesterday which is comforting and helpful to both Mom and Dad.

Dad

For those who haven’t heard, Dad was taken to the hospital via ambulance Sunday morning, and was put in the ICU after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

As of this afternoon, Dad has been moved out of ICU and into a private room.

He is on several antibiotics for the pneumonia.  His doctors are also looking to address some of his sarcoidosis related issues while he is in the hospital. 

The big development so far today, outside of being moved from the ICU, is that one of his enzymes apparently shows that his heart is either stressed or he had a small heart attack, so he may be having a catheterization as a precaution.

Happy Birthday Dad!!

I love you!