Dad has been doing very well lately. He is still on his soft food diet: enjoying turkey and mashed potatoes, oatmeal, etc. He says everything is delicious.
He is getting very antsy now that he is on day eighty-something.. He cannot wait to leave the hospital. He takes long walks each day, and his strength is returning. The doctor's say that we will be discharged soon (once they get his white count down a bit).
That being said, it is very difficult working with the social worker who says that no New York State facility will accept a patience with a wound vac (even one that is not on suction or vacuum). Dad is discouraged because he wants to be home with his family, but many homes in Rochester have already denied him.
We've suggested such places as St. Anne's, Monroe Community Hospital, Highlands, Fairport Baptist home. But as far as we know, no place will accept him. If anyone reading this has suggestions, recommendations or connections with local Rochester-area rehabilitation facilities (that can handle wounds--because that's all he has at this point) I'd welcome you're input!
The social worker did mention that a home rehab is possible, which would mean that Dad would be home (either his place, or his parents'). A nurse would make scheduled visits to tend to him, but he would otherwise be on his own (outside of monitored/licensed care). We are reluctant to consider such an approach, but may be forced as the only option to bring him back to Rochester. I know another couple weeks in PA (even if it's closer, like Erie) would not be ideal for Dad--he is ready to bulk up, get stronger and get better! Even more important to him is that he just wants to get back to work!!
More updates to come as they happen, but Scott is doing great and just dealing now with transfer options.
Adam
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