Wednesday
Just came back form seeing Dad. He has the metal piece for his trahceostomy and was able to talk to us for the first time. He was excited to realize he was talking and we could hear and understand him. His main concern is a drink. He wants to drink so bad but the doctors won't let him because he keeps failing his swallow eval. He has short term memory loss but is slowing improving everday. He continues to work hard in the gym and wears himself out and then asks us to leave so he can get some sleep. Some people have asked me about visiting and I did ask Dad today but he said no. I don't think he wants anyone to see him like this. We have a meeting on Monday with the rehab team and his doctors so we will have a better idea of how long he will be at Kernan. The nurse told my uncle once he passes his swallow eval the trach can probably come out. This is the best I have seen him yet. I forgot to get the address today but will try to remember to ask while I am there tomorrow. I will update if anything new develops.