Back to Cleveland

Dad has been doing pretty well but is running a low grade fever. Since it has been several days now the doctor wants him back in Cleveland to check him out. Mom called this morning and they are headed back to the Clinic. His appetite is improving and he was to start heart rehab. on Monday.

We keep reminding ourselves that the liver transplant team warned us that the first 6 months or so involves alot of adjusting to meds and trips to Cleveland just to be certain that everything is okay. They always want to play it safe. They told us not to get discouraged.

We probably won't know much until the doctors round on Monday morning but if I do get more info. I will post it.

Headed Home

Dad was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. The car keys arrived this morning so they are heading back home this morning.

Thanks once again for your prayers - a special thanks to their neighbors who are thoughtful and look after the place when they are gone!

Tuesday Update

Dad is supposed to be released from the hospital today. His kidney function has continued to improve and the doctors are still trying new combinations/doses of the meds to make things the best with the least amount of side effects. He will be doing some heart rehab. when he returns to Findlay. We hope that will help him regain some strength.

Bill and Amanda got home safely last night but discovered on the way that Mom's car keys had somehow (Emery Cate?) made their way into Amanda's purse. So. . . . Dad and Mom will be staying in Cleveland one more night while the keys make their way back to Ohio via FedEx.

Never a dull moment with this family!!

Sunday Update

Dad's kidney function continued to improve. The doctors continue to adjust the doses of his medicines to find a good balance. He is hoping to get home sometime this week but no one has mentioned a day yet.

Bill, Amanda, Ellery Grace and Emery Cate started on their way home today. They stopped in Cincinnati for the night. We were all so glad that they came to visit! Here are a few pictures. I'll probably post more later. Mike and the boys came to Cleveland today as well.

A Pretty Good Day

Dad had a pretty good day. His kidney function improved somewhat. His mood has improved as well. Not much else to report. The doctors haven't said when they will release him but they don't seem to be in any hurry this time.

Here are a few not-so-good pictures. Mom took some with her camera that I can post when I have more time and better internet. This is Dad waiting for his "ride" to Cleveland. Middle is Emery Cate saying "cheese" and then the other is Ellery Grace taking a picture of herself and Grandma.

Surprise Visitors from Tennessee

Bill, Amanda, and the girls came up to surprise Dad and Mom. They arrived right before supper time. Dad was so happy to see them!

The doctors are pumping him full of fluid and tweaking meds again. This is what we were told could happen often during the first few months after transplant. Not much has changed since the last post.

I will try to post some pictures tomorrow of the girls and Poppy - if I can get them to stay still for long enough to snap a picture!!

Back to Cleveland

As I type this Dad should be arriving back at Cleveland Clinic. He was sent to the ER again today due to a questionable blood test result. The result dealt with kidney function. The local hospital didn't feel equipped to handle a newly transplanted patient so he was sent to Cleveland. I guess this is one of those many trips to Cleveland they warned us about. Mom and I will be traveling up to CCF in the morning. I will update more tomorrow as we find out what is happening.