Day 10

Hello all,
This is just a short message since you heard from my dad recently. He is still in LGI awaiting a bed a Pinderfields. He has had another adjustment to his halo and been x-rayed- all OK. They were worried about a blood clot in his leg, but he has had an ultrasound and he is clear, which is good news. Unfortunately he had another chest x-ray and they found that a small part of his lower lung has collapsed. They put him on a more frequent bi-PAP schedule and it seems to be working, his lung is reinflating. I'm sure you will all be glad to know that a nurse came with a lot of specialist equipment and thoroughly picked his nose! The physiotherapists have brought some swing apparatus (I haven't seen it yet) and managed to get him out of bed to sit in a chair. A big step I'm sure you'll agree. He's still not able to move his hands or fingers, but he is feeling some 'tingling' in his fingers at least. His hands are much less swollen than they were too.
His spirits are still very good. I know that your letters are really helping with that. We have received some cards today too which I will take to him. I'm sorry I can't reply to you individually but I want you to know how much my dad looks forward to hearing your messages.
Take care,
Airasa