Ed had a recurrence of the bacterial infection, so this past Monday he went back to Rose medical center. The Rose case manager was very helpful and noted the concern that it is difficult to make sure a patient like Ed is stable when they send him back to Monaco Parkway rehab, so the case manager suggested that an LTAC (long term acute care facility that is in-between a hospital and a rehab center) such as Select hospital (at Presbyterian / St. Luke's where he was in February) might be able to provide a longer stabilization period.
We thought that was a great suggestion, and they verified that insurance will cover it, so today Ed was transferred up to Select Hospital. They settled him in very nicely, although his temperature did pop up to 100.7 degrees, confirming the concern that he is not really stable yet.
More to come after we have a chance to talk with one of the doctors...
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Oh, Marian, this has been so hard knowing Ed is up and down so much now with his health. I'm praying for you both and will be back up to see you soon. We missed not seeing both Leonard and Ed during the July 4 block party. But it was good seeing the girls and meeting Tristan. Cherry
Spent about 45 minutes with Ed today. Read some Emily Dickinson and Carl Sandburg poetry to him, then a daily devotional and Scriptures. His hands and face felt warm so hope his temp isn't up again. Received your note, Marian, so I'll pass it on to the choir. So glad you enjoyed the Care Basket! Blessings, Karla
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