Day 21 ~ Room 125, 6pm

Smiles 

   Slowly but surely, Bob's plodding along. He's still anemic and therefore still tiring very easily. He's having some aches and pains in the muscles he's rebuilding, especially in his abdomen. Tylenol seems to be enough, unless it's a Wound-Vac dressing change day, and then he also takes Lortab. I'm arriving in late mornings, staying through most lunches and dinners with him each day (when he has visitors I might step out for a while) because he's becoming a bit lonely and needs encouragement. Watching his favorite football team and winning at Fantasy Football helped boost his spirits today.

Watched Minnesota Vikings play today

while tracking his fantasy team at the same time.

Recommendations?

   Bob's case manager met with us today and is ordering a Wound-Vac system to be used at home. They might let Bob return back home in as little as one more week, if we can have the house set up correctly to accommodate his needs. They can do dressing changes and also arrange to have Kindred Care come to do physical and occupational therapy sessions at home.
   So on that note, local friends, we're looking for references for a reputable, experienced & trustworthy carpenter/handyman to install permanent handicap grab bars in our bathroom and tiled shower. Please share contact info if you have any good recommendations. (Bob has the skills, but obviously right now isn't capable).   
   Thank you ~ much appreciated!

Smiles are good for the soul.