Never a Dull Moment

We knew going in to this that some days would be better than others. We knew some weeks would be tough. Well, this was one of those week for Dad.

While he was in the hospital last week, they really increased the doses on some of his medications to treat the rejection. It seems that these increases have wreaked some havoc on Dad's body. He has lost most of his strength and has regular dizzy spells.

On Thursday he went in for his regular appointment (labs, biopsy and doctor visit). The really good news is that his biopsy came back as a 1. However, the not so good news is that Dad felt he needed some extra attention at his doctor visit, so he fainted (they called it a syncopal event) in the middle of the waiting room! I guess we have to give it to Dad, because he picked a good place to do it! So, needless to say, Dad was admitted to the hospital for observation.

Between yesterday and today, he has had every test in the book. Labs came back normal except for his magnesium levels, so they gave him an IV booster. His heart pressure and functions look fantastic, according to the docs. Lungs and labs look good too. So, if Dad can get his strength back (they have adjusted a few of the meds to hopefully help with this), we will be looking good. Dad believes it is a combination of medications causing the fainting spells, so they really listened to what he had to say and said OK, let's try it. Now we pray Dad gets right back on his road to recovery.

It is easy for Dad to get frustrated with all of this. He has been through so much these last few months. I can only imagine how much he just wants to feel normal again. However, we must remember that it has been less than two months since he had his chest opened up and his heart removed. When you say it like that, everything else seems like a cake walk.

Thanks again for all of the continued support. Keep Mike in your prayers. We need him to get stronger and feeling better. Also, please keep Mom in your thoughts too. May she continue to find her strength to give Dad the support he needs. One last note. I have some pretty amazing parents. They show me every day what the meaning of family really is.