Monday Madness

Mom and I went down to 1960 today to meet with the oncologist, Dr. K. We both liked him a lot. Again, we are blessed with a doctor that talks to Mom clearly and respectfully, giving time for questions and generally treating Mom like a valuable person. He ordered a PET scan, a CT scan, and some blood work (CBC, CEA and something else). We did the blood draw there in the office and scheduled the scans. After the appointment, Mom treated me to a bowl of soup at Panera and we debriefed some. This is becoming a tradition for us, which is nice. We are both fed, we rehash the appointment, and then Mom can go home and nap. :)

Schedule Changes:

Wednesday, May 19 -- CT Scan (small bowel cancelled for now, on the back burner)
Thursday, May 20 -- PET Scan
Tuesday, May 25 -- Dr. K again

Mom and I didn't get by to see Dad this morning, but made the 5:00 visiting hour. We were surprised to learn we needed to don gowns and gloves to go in his room. Seems Dad has staph in his nose. There is something growing in his blood sample too, but it is too soon to tell what it is. Maybe tomorrow? Dad's blood pressure is at a good level with no intervention. His lungs are responding to the antibiotics. Physically, Dad is doing well and they are hoping to move him to a regular room soon.

Mentally, Dad is starting to wander. He said some odd things while we were there. He thought he saw his glasses on the floor. The nurse said he thought he heard something outside and needed to go check it out. I know it is disorienting to be in the hospital, it is just hard to watch. I will try to visit more often with Dad tomorrow. Mom and I will be next door for her Stress Test and EKG, so I should be able to pop over during visiting hours. Maybe that will help him keep oriented.