Thanks and Good bye

After reading the post from last Saturday it is still hard to believe that Dad is gone, what a great visit we had. That made that call we received Saturday night even more unexpected. We would like to thank all of you who have been so concerned and shown such great support to Dad and the family over the past month, and this last week especially. While the world has lost a great man, the fact is that it is truly a much better place because he was here, the best thing that we can do to honor him is to continue on the path that he guided us to. Here is a link to his memorial page,
www.domccombsandsons.com

We love you Dad.

CCU Take 2

After not being able to get his breath Wed. afternoon, Rex took an EMS ride back to Parkview, where they found significant fluid build up in and around his lungs. That earned him another stay in the CCU, where the nursing staff was glad to see him, but not glad that he was having more issues. As of today, he is feeling much better, the fluid is gone, and tubes are being taken out instead of being put in. His kidney output has improved and he seems to be on the mend, again. This time we are hoping that he stays fixed. Thanks everyone for the concern and prayers.

Rex is home

Dad went home last Thursday and he and Mom are both transitioning back to life at the house.  They have a great nurse that stops in three time per week. Dad has been getting outside some and says that it seems that Mom is training him for the Ironman triathlon next month.  Despite some continued nausea he spirits seem good.  Thanks for the continued thoughts and prayers.

Rex is home

Dad went home last Thursday and he and Mom are both transitioning back to life at the house.  They have a great nurse that stops in three time per week. Dad has been getting outside some and says that it seems that Mom is training him for the Ironman triathlon next month.  Despite some continued nausea he spirits seem good.  Thanks for the continued thoughts and prayers.

Holding Pattern

It seems that Dad is in a holding pattern as the doctors try and identify the next steps.  He is still at Parkview and  is way past ready to go home (as we all are).  His kidneys are the culprit for keeping him in there as some of the indicator counts have crept upwards slightly.  He is completely off of his heart monitor and the IV so he can walk freely throughout his expansive 15x15 room and even down the hall.  The doctors are trying various medication combinations to try and get his kidneys in balance with the rest of his system.  He says he feels good overall aside from expected tiredness when he has been up and walking for a while.  Hopefully we will have a status update soon.

New Digs

Dad is officially out of CCU and taking the next step towards his recovery.  It is expected that he will remain in this room (242) for a few days until he is ready to start his rehabilitation, which we are hoping will be on the 5th floor at Parkview.  He has noted that the meals are starting to wear on him with their lack of originality and more importantly - taste.  Overall he is hanging in there but it is clear he will have a lot of time on his hands so please feel free to drop by or send him some emails.  We are on our way back to Colorado today so while it wasn't our dream vacation, we could not be happier with how the week turned out and his status as we depart.  Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers to pull him through what has been an event filled journey.

Moving day

Rex lost another tube today, they "ripped" the catheter out. His stats are still improving and he is being moved to the telemetry unit this afternoon. Rex continues to insist that his bed is stuffed with rocks, "This bed feels like I am sleeping on a pile of rocks." He is also getting reconnected and his cell phone recharged. Amazing how great he is today compared to the bottom of the well last Saturday.