Dad continues to improve. Unfortuneately he is having nightmares which he believes are real and gets frustrated when we tell him otherwise. The staff has reassured us that is normal and will improve over time. He is able to eat pureed food and drink thickened fluids although he hates it. We are hoping he can upgrade soon to thinner fluids because he really wants a coffee.
The secretions are less so the tracheostomy may be able to come out next week. He is working hard with the rehab team and is worn out by the end of the night. He can talk good and understands everything we say although needs occasional reminding once in a while.
Laura, when I worked at Augsburg Lutheran Home, we had a thickener that could be put in coffee too. It will be so nice when he is able to eat and drink what he wishes. He's been a good sport, or so it would seem, but a fella can take only so much. It's doubly hard on the family. You all obviously have a lot of love to give to Dad. :-)
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