by Maryellen » February 22nd, 2006, 6:42 pm
just got back. he is off the ventilator. , but still has a partial breathing mask to help him breathe. they took out his cathetor today, and 2 other ports in his leg/groin area. he had an ultrasound for his organs-gallbladder, kidneys... he is hooked up to 7 different things, he looks like a marionette on string... he is upset that there is nothing that can be done, but the dr said they will try some new medicine and therapy to try to get more blood to his heart.. its going to be a long road ahead, he wont be home for another week or two until his surgery area starts to heal.... i gave him the finger when i walked in and he cracked up then yelled at me cause it hurt to laugh, so he is on his way to his old self.... he also has liver disease and hepatitis C as well, plus congestive heart failure to add to his list, and sugar diabetes too.. but he is a tough old italian so i think he will do ok once he gets back on his feet, its just we dont know for how long he will last or if new medicine will work...