Dad's surgery today ended up starting at 5pm. It still did not get a stent in the place it is desired to be to correct the flow issue. He will have to go in again tomorrow.
Since this will be the third time, I have less hope that he'll be home the same day as the surgery. However, I pray that he is able to come home Friday, to make things easier on Mom and me.
Mom and Dad were not able to visit or talk today. Because of the surgery, we did not think a visit would be possible. Dad does not like the phone, so when Mom called the room, he probably did not answer it, or maybe he was unable to at the time due to the surgery.
Mom's memory combined with being in the house alone seems to make time pass very slowly for her. She thinks some things have been many days, when it has only been a day or two. When items are tied to a specific date, she can refer to the calendar and realize otherwise. However, most items are just a long time ago in her mind.
Mom is very frustrated with her promise to Dad to not drive. She has said she will never promise that again.
Alas, her memory seems to be stuck on the bitter memories about people rather than the good. Thankfully, she still strongly desires to have Dad around, and to be near him.
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