I hardly dare to write anything today, after the rave reviews Robert J got with the last post. As several friends noted "Bob's back"! That sense of humor has been severely lacking in recent years, but we can all celebrate its return!
In the meantime, I still feel compelled to update the blog frequently. As everyone has probably already figured out, I provide the quantity, while Bob/Irv supplies the quality.
He continues to enjoy life sans Mr. Foley, and is grateful that the annoying bed alarm has been removed. His stability and strength are increasing daily....yesterday he graduated to walking with a cane instead of his walker, and today walked without any kind of support! I heard he looked quite stylish in his loafers and argyle socks showing below his hospital gown, and he felt much more steady in real shoes.(I was not here for the actual walk, otherwise you can be sure there would be a photo with this post).
A second infection has been found in his system, so he is getting 2 different antibiotics via IV. In spite of this, there is talk of releasing him on Thursday, equipped with a pic line (type of IV access) that can be used for more IV drugs at home. We have been asked to stick around SF for another week, to be close by in case we get loaded up with a bunch of extra clinic appointments. I think he's actually glad about this, since this first 6 weeks have not given us the "life in the City" experience we had imagined. Maybe next week. In the meantime we will continue to impose on friends and family to keep our real house occupied, with much gratitude.
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