The Weight of The World...

I called the nursing home today to talk with Dad.  The charge nurse informed me Dad's left foot was slightly swollen, purplish and cold to the touch.  They no longer put the compression stockings on Dad because he does not like them.  All they will do is have him elevate his feet.  This usually happens in the hotter months. Dad has terrible circulation in both his legs.

I informed her about Dad's primary, possibly ordering the CT SCAN.  She told me she was just going to call him, so she would mention that to him as well.  I told her I would be coming to California the end of this month, for my daughter's baby shower, and if they would schedule the scan for Monday morning, I would go with Dad.  Mornings are the best time for Dad.  The later in the day, the worse our chances are for him cooperating...

I wanted to speak with Dad, but he was in the shower with the attendant...

When I called back later, the nurse told me the primary was ordering a Doppler test for Dad tomorrow morning.  She told me they put some socks on him and it seemed to warm up his feet.  I have no idea how they would allow Dad to have bare feet and be in a wheel chair, and I told her so.  He could easily bruise his ankle bone or tear the skin on his foot.

I asked if the primary would order the CT Scan.  She told me he would wait one week, then come to see Dad, and I guess review the Doppler results too.  She said she told him about my being in town and would accompany Dad for a CT Scan and requested it in the morning.  He told her, "they had plenty of time"...
Interesting...

Today is one of those days, it feels like the weight of the world in on me...