On Sun 08 May 2005 10:59:49a, Elisa wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Just talked to my dad. The blood flow down the bypassed artery seems
>> to be increasing; the doctor will check again in the morning. If it's
>> not sufficient, they will try to insert a catheter to open things up a
>> bit more (hope not). So far things are looking good. Dad is tired
>> (naturally) and in pain (naturally). His incision has broken open 4
>> times.
>>
>> The physical therapist tried to get him to walk yesterday and he gave
>> her piece of his mind, but he did walk a bit today with my mom. He
>> said it's hard to do with all those tubes they have him hooked to (I'm
>> sure!). He also said since it's Mother's Day he's sending Mom home to
>> mow the lawn and wash the car! LOL Yes, apparently he's feeling much
>> better. Thanks everyone!
>>
>> Jill
>
> Sounds like he is doing well, considering everything. Best to you Jill
> and thanks for the update!
>
> Elisa (lost my dad last October)

I'm sorry for your loss, Elisa. My dad passed away in October, 1990. I'm
still not really over that. I'm an only child, maybe that makes it harder,
I dunno. I do know that the first year of everything is more difficult.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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