Tappy needs a new set of lungs

We were told from the start that no matter how good things are going, to expect some hurdles along the way.  This week Tappy ran into his first one.  There was some fluid between his ribs and his new lung,  keeping the new lung from expanding to its full capacity.  They inserted a chest tube yesterday and drained about a litre of fluid, giving Tap instant relief.  This is not uncommon and all reports from doctors and nurses are VERY positive. Dad expressed some concern that maybe he isn’t doing as good as he should be……that left both the doctor and the nurse laughing.  They reassured him he is doing INCREDIBLY well.   Everyone who sees Dad, says he looks ten years younger…..Ma is starting to get a little ticked off and says if it doesn’t stop, she’ll be putting in for the surgery herself.
Mike, Lisa, Jacob and Amber arrived Christmas night and will be staying until New Years night…..(or maybe Easter, if the airport situation hasn’t improved by then)
It’s great for Mom to have the company.  The hospital has been very accommodating, allowing Dad to sit in a private visitors room with everybody, as opposed to the “two at a time” rule.�
Things are still wonderful.  Dad doesn’t ask about getting out of the hospital because he feels that when he’s ready, the doctor will let him know.  He is quite content to wait it out.

On a sour note, the hospital turkey dinners sucked so Ma is cooking her own today…..yum-yum.
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