Ah.....home again!

Well, Felix made it home today around noon.  I was a little worried how that would go since before he went into the hospital, it took 2 people to get him down some steps and into the car and today it's snowing in Hutch.  I guess part of his therapy yesterday was just getting in and out of the car, in preparation for going home.  Louise, decided to have Felix go through the garage entrance, even though the steps are a little more treacherous than through the front door, but the snow made that a better choice.  Before the in hospital therapy, there would be no way he would have been able to traverse the garage steps, but obviously the therapy has helped alot.  It sounds like he will continue to have physical therapy at least a few times a week at home and will soon start cardic rehab, which will also involve some physical therapy......Well, more when I know more and thanks for all the well wishes and prayers, I know my parents really appreciate it...........JR

Checking out!

Well, sorry for not posting in a while.  I really had no news.  It looks like Felix has progressed enough that they are going to let him go home this Friday.  He still has a lot of work ahead of him but he is definitely better.  He will still be getting some at home care physical therapy for a while and will be starting cardiac rehab soon.  More details as I get them...........JR

better now

Well, it sounds like Felix finally was able to stop the flow of #2 and get some rest tonight.  While we were there Nick drew a picture of Grandpa laying in bed and I thought it was so good that I had to post it.

more info

Well the doctor came by a little while ago.  He's going to see what they can do about the loose stools and he also gave us a little more info on how rehab works.  The doctor feels that Felix probably will only need to be in inpatient rehab for another 6 - 10 days.  He said the staff meets on Tuesdays to discuss each patient, where each therapist gives input on each patient.  At that point, it's decided when a patient should be ready to go home.  So, this Tuesday, we should have a pretty good idea of when Felix will be coming home......we'll keep you posted...........JR

not a great day

Well Felix is having a bad day today.  Something upset his stomach and he had diaharea most of the night and this morning.  He's too wore out to try to have him do any walking today.  It's normally a rest day anyway, but we were going to get him up and walk him anyway.  Now with him being wore out and the threat of accidents he'll get his rest day.  He's sawing logs (sleeping) right now.  I'll be going home today so unless I can get Louise to update the blog, you'll be getting second hand information as we call in for updates each day...........JR

Light weight contender

I forgot to mention that when they weighed Felix on Friday he was only 138lbs and I'm sure that he had gained some weight already since he was back from San Diego!  All he talks about is eating some of Louise's chili relleno and potato salad.  He did have some chili relleno one night but so far we haven't seen any signs of the potato salad yet #$&**@!  Looks like I'll have to wait till I'll have to wait until my next visit.  (Get that smile off your face Henry!!!).........JR

Strip Uno

Well here's Felix relaxing with one of his favorite card games, Uno, along with Louise, penguin (a gift from Jacob) and not shown: Margret, John, Nicholas, and Jacob.  I guess we took it too easy on him with the first game because he won!!!