Today we (that being more dad then me) are having a bone scan. This scan does multiple things but the most important is to see if he is up for a mass shrinking treatment. If he is it would possible help with his back pain and let him walk better which in turn will help his knee pain. Other than that dad is having a pretty good time right now. He is resting well and eats better. His activity level still isn't what he would like it to be, but as I often have to remind him, he's 80.
Still not sure if we will be able to travel to Oregon/Montana this early summer. If he can handle the travel we will sure give it a shot. It may have been a long time since I have been back but for dad it really hasn't been that long. I'm sure a lot of things have changed and a few that haven't.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Returning to my post, as it were.
Sorry for the long pause in communications but here is the beginning of the latest information. Dad has returned to 75% of function as himself. He seems to be feeling a little better and is having fewer issues everyday. We have a whole new medication plan and a new plan for the new year that may include some injection therapies to decrease the size of the mass. He still has aches and pains, but as I keep trying to inform him, HE'S 80. It is hard for him to understand why it takes him longer to get up from underneath a trailer after laying on his back working for a few minutes. He has moved back to Quartzsite but comes back and stays with me on a regular basis. He really seems to do better living in both spots. Here he gets good meals and excellent medical care and there he gets his freedom and yard to play in. As long as this is working for him we will keep it going.
Dad and myself want to thank everyone who continues to follow how we are doing and he wants to send his warm wishes for the holidays that just past. Dad hopes everyone is doing well and he wishes he could spell and type better so he could send emails back but he says that's what I'm here for.
So the updates will be restarted and we look forward to hearing from everyone. Happy New Year.
Dad and myself want to thank everyone who continues to follow how we are doing and he wants to send his warm wishes for the holidays that just past. Dad hopes everyone is doing well and he wishes he could spell and type better so he could send emails back but he says that's what I'm here for.
So the updates will be restarted and we look forward to hearing from everyone. Happy New Year.
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