Dad is still in the hospital and still has a distended bowel--apparently it has not corrected itself as they hoped. He had another x-ray today...no results yet. He may be in the hospital for another couple of days. He has continued to walk around a bit and a physical therapist was in to see him today.

Dad is now on a liquid diet and has been walking around the hospital. They are still waiting to talk to the doctor about his coumadin level, but he has pooped twice. I suggested that we get him a reward chart so he can get stars when he poops like the kids used to get. He is very excited that so many people are concerned about his bathroom habits!

Dad is feeling much better this morning, and the distension seems to have lessened. The transfusion lowered the coumadin levels in his blood and now they have to get the balance right for him. He is waiting for the doctor to make the final decision, but he is hoping to go home today. Keep your fingers crossed!

He finally got a diagnosis...he has a distended bowel (caused at least in part by the pain medication he was on). They are watching it overnight and hoping it corrects itself. Will keep you posted....

Much to his frustration, Dad is back in the hospital. He is having some stomach and bowel issues as a result of the medication for his hip. They are trying to pinpoint the problem. He just had an x-ray and is getting an antibiotic now. After that he's going to have a partial blood transfusion in order for them to get him some medicine quickly and efficiently. His hip is fine and he's in good spirits, just tired of being in the hospital.

Dad's "flying" around the house with his walker and still feeling good.

We're at the hospital to break Dad out tonight. He is very happy to be getting outta here!

He's doing well. His hip is a little sore but he's not in pain. He's on a modified diet right now, but should be able to eat normally soon.

A PT will be at his house tomorrow to help him relearn to walk. Next up--a tee time!