Another day, and more changes. Dad was far less confused today with the change of medication. However, he seems to have lost bowel control as he has had to be cleaned up twice when both my brother and I arrived at separate times. I asked the nurse whether there was any chance of control returning, and although we are unaware of any spinal cord compression, we were told probably not. The pain was more intense though, it seems you cannot get on top of everything.
His nose bleeds have stopped but he did pull out the stopper, but there was a tube there when we arrived. Although he was much more with it and alert, he only ate a small amount of soup, and has little appetite. He does seem to be drinking well, though. He had gone for a walk with a zimmer frame which pleased him. It is hard to believe he was still caring for mum 3 weeks ago.
The hospital are also planning his release. Going home to mum is not an option, so we are left with nursing homes - and would mum want to join him there temporarily. We have made an appointment for mum at the GP on Monday to review the problems of her taking tablets, and also to ask for an urgent Social Services review of her situation living on her own.
I also spent much of the day dealing with my parent's financial admin, cancelling their holiday flights, (£700 up the swanny, as no cashback from Easyjet, and there'd be no chance with the travel insurance)) and other matters, as well as dealing with well meaning calls from relatives. A friend also called to tell us how successful his lung op had been in removing over a quarter of his lung capacity. No wonder I'm knackered!
Off to mum's tomorrow for more admin and to take her in the afternoon. It's also our wedding anniversary, which reminds me I'd better go and write the card, (always on the last minute), so hopefully we'll be able to go for a meal tomorrow night.
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