Dad got moved to the NCCU (nuerological critical care unit) on Sunday to get a lumbar drain put in. The purpose of this is to take the pressure off his brain, so the hole can heal. The Dr's concerns are that with a hole in the membrane, bacteria and anything else can go up his nose and straight to his brain. Meningitis is a major concern, however it is now Tuesday and no signs of infection. Yesterday they took him back at 3 pm to get his wrist repaired and he got back around 7pm, they put a plate and lots of screws to hold it all in place. I brought the boys today so that they could watch Summer, and i could be with Dad. I went home for the night, and when I got here this morning he was in good shape. In the night was a different story, they couldn't catch up with the pain, and it was at an 8 which I'm sure is a 9.... I hate that dang it!!! I brough Jace to watch Summer again, that works grest. Today's plan is cute off the drain for a while to build up pressure, and then have him lean forward for 1 hr to see if it holds. If so he will be busting out of the ICU.
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