Thursday

Jamie III arrived around noon bearing Mexican meatloaf and other things to nosh on. Dad said, "Now I can taste this!" Jamie said that he ate a lot.

The first appointment today was with Dad's primary care doctor. He had some lab work done and vitals checked. They discussed the weakness in his legs and the sleep aid. The PCP told Dad that the med mix he is taking may be exacerbating the lethargy and weakness at night. He suggested that he take the prescription medication around the evening meal and wait to take the sleep aid at bedtime. Overall the PCP was pleased with Dad's condition and told him he would see him in 30 days.

The pulmonologist is in the same building and just a short jump. Dad had a chest xray and waited for the Doc. I think this is the first time that Dad has seen this doctor since he prescribed the pednisone for the Boop at Regency. He told Dad that he didn't think he would see Dad again! It seems that every doctor involved with Dad's case didn't give Dad a chance of pulling through.

When I talked to Dad, he said that it made him wonder why he was still here. I told him it was to humble the Dr.s and show them that they need to be careful about prejudicial-prognosis. I guess faith vanquished their self fulfilling prophetics.

Anyway, he tapered the steroid dosage again which hopefully will have some positive consequences, both physically and emotionally. There are so many side effects associated with steroids that counter measures have to be taken to minimize the complications that can occur.

Barring any surprises from the xray, Dad got another glowing report. We shouldn't have to come back for 30 days.

I am off for a couple of days and hope to spend some time with Mom and Dad and have a frank discussion on how they feel they are fairing at home and their assessment of the home care so far.

Dad had a good day, and once again I am thankful for my sibling's help in providing all kinds of assistance.

Job.13
[1] "Lo, my eye has seen all this,
my ear has heard and understood it.
[2] What you know, I also know;
I am not inferior to you.
[3] But I would speak to the Almighty,
and I desire to argue my case with God.
[4] As for you, you whitewash with lies;
worthless physicians are you all.
[5] Oh that you would keep silent,
and it would be your wisdom!

Luke.17
[19] And he said to him, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
(for our physician friends, I am reminded that Luke was a doctor)