Mom did not think Dad looked in very good shape yesterday.
Dad is still having trouble resting due to frequently urinating small amounts.
This is due to both the tumor blocking things up and urinary tract infection.
The urinary tract infection seems resistant to the first antibiotic they gave, so they are using another now.
The doctors want to put in a stent to provide a path from the bladder out.
However, they have to wait until some of Dad's regular medications, such as blood thinners, are out of his system.
Work to clear out Dad's urinary tract was originally scheduled for 7/11, Friday, even before the recent issues. However, due to some misunderstanding, I cancelled it. Therefore Dad did not stop taking the blood thinners earlier. Dad thought the 7/11 surgery was to remove his bladder, and he knew that since there was cancer on the liver that removal was not a near term step.
Because of worries of the infection spreading to others, Dad was moved to a private room. That is a bit of worry for his claustrophobia. Hopefully the window and open door will be enough to keep him comfortable.
Also because of worry of infection, Mom is not supposed to touch nor kiss Dad now. That adds to the sadness.
Dad is very sad, in part because he worries greatly about Mom.
Dad seemed encouraged by the visits of family.
Thanks to Aunt Vera and Cousin Sean who have taken time out of their previously scheduled lives to take Mom to the hospital so far this week.
I plan on taking Mom today at around 2pm.
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