Well he's sort of not taking this lying down. The good news is Dad is a man on the move! He is wandering the halls of the hospital a few times a day. They have increased his exercise in hopes that it will help the digestive system and the stomach will soon 'remember' its job. So far, not working, but at least he's getting up a bit more. Just hope he remembers to close the back of his hospital gown :)
Dad's also gotten to go outside each day. The word is that the weather in Denver has been spectactular, so they've been parking him in a wheelchair outside for an hour or so each day. [If Dad was writing his own blog, that last sentence would have gone something like this...'So they wheel my sorry ass out to the curb each day.' That's one of his favorite phrases, so I thought I'd sneak it in there.] The fresh air is definitely helping his spirits. He got outside for the first time on August 2nd - a full month after he walked in the doors of the hospital.
The stomach is still not kicking in. The waiting game continues. You know the drill...NG tube and ice chips.
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Hank we are thinking of you back here in STL -- at the Gateway Chapter meeting last night you were a big part of the conversation. Everyone is saying prayers for you and hoping for much improvement in the next few days. We are all hoping to see you back in STL soon -- hugs to you and Elaine. Patty & Kevin Kious
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