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SUBJECTS
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0403 -
0403 - ..
0404 - Summary/Objective
0405 -
040501 - Follow up ref SDS 10 0000, ref SDS 9 0000.
040502 -
040503 -
040505 - ..
0406 -
0407 -
0408 - Progress
0409 -
040901 - Bob is up and moving slowly around the house doing things to clean
040902 - up.
040904 - ..
040905 - This is a major change in Bob's lifestyle, reflecting decision to hire
040906 - a woman for house cleaning, reported yesterday on 111030 0916.
040907 - ref SDS 10 PPUT
040909 - ..
040910 - Bob provided keys to the house. He suggested putting his car
040911 - outside, so my car can be inside the garage this week, and out of the
040912 - elements.
040914 - ..
040915 - Really only need the remote control to open the garage door. Bob got
040916 - it from his car.
040918 - ..
040919 - Bob has started a load of laundry. He then talked about getting a new
040920 - washer dryer, because his system is not working well. He said they
040921 - got it about 30 years ago.
040923 - ..
040924 - Bob asked about Millie's washer dryer system?
040926 - ..
040927 - Explained that in July 2009, Mil bought an LG system, and found it is
040928 - excellent, reported on 090713 1100. ref SDS 1 XL6I A few months later
040929 - in November, LG called and offered to install for free their latest
040930 - washer dryer equipment, i.e., to upgrade the system just purchased in
040931 - July. Millie agreed, so this was completed in December on 091229
040932 - 1132. ref SDS 2 0001
040934 - ..
040935 - Bob wants to leave for the hospital in Arroyo Grande about 1045 this
040936 - morning to arrive in time for meeting at 1130.
040938 - ..
040939 - Bob is NPO - nothing by mouth, including water. He has taken
040940 - prescribed medications with only a sip of water this morning.
040942 - ..
040943 - Bob compalined of a headache, and worried that he cannot take
040944 - anything for relief.
040946 - ..
040947 - Suggested he lay down and elevate his feet.
040949 - ..
040950 - Bob decided to sit up in his chair.
040951 -
040953 - ..
0410 -
0411 -
0412 - 0840
0413 -
041301 - Bob's brother Allen called.
041302 -
041303 - He wants a call on how Bob is doing after surgery is completed.
041305 - ..
041306 - Bob's brother's phone..................... 562 691 7384
041308 - ..
041309 - Bob is feeling better. He is up and walking with his cane, going
041310 - outside to straighten things up.
041312 - ..
041313 - Seems restless now and anxious to get to the hospital so his
041314 - adventure can begin.
041315 -
041317 - ..
0414 -
0415 -
0416 - 1022
0417 -
041701 - Entered Allen's number in the cell phone to call after Bob enters
041702 - surgery.
041704 - ..
041705 - Called Bob's brother to verify have the correct number to call on how
041706 - Bob is doing.
041708 - ..
041709 - Allan came on line, and when I asked if this is Allan, he got mad,
041710 - and asked if he knows me.
041712 - ..
041713 - Before I could explain, he hung up.
041715 - ..
041716 - This confirmed I have the number entered correctly in the cell phone.
041717 -
041719 - ..
0418 -
0419 -
0420 - 1027
0421 -
042101 - Bob called his brother back, and explained the purpose of the call.
042102 - Talked to Allen briefly. We both appologized, and made the
042103 - acquaitence.
042105 - ..
042106 - Allen asked for my cell phone number.
042108 - ..
042109 - Discussed with Bob moving the pile of dirt (rock/sand) in the front
042110 - driveway. He wants it moved to the backyard and stockpiled to
042111 - complete work on somekind of pathway he has had under construction for
042112 - 6 months or a year.
042114 - ..
042115 - Bob seemed to say he wants separate piles, indicating the pile of
042116 - dirt in the front driveway comprises 2 types of material.
042118 - ..
042119 - We walked to the end of the planned walkway, and Bob pointed to the
042120 - location for moving the dirt.
042121 -
042122 - [On 111101 0930 Bob asks if the building material
042123 - (rock/sand mixture) has been moved to the backyard yet?
042124 - ref SDS 11 HV4J
042126 - ..
042127 - [On 111102 0718 moved small pile of rock/sand to the
042128 - backyard walkway. ref SDS 12 L45H
042129 -
042131 - ..
0422 -
0423 -
0424 - 1040
0425 -
042501 - Getting ready to leave for hospital.
042502 -
042503 - Bob submitted several rings of keys seems like about 10 - 15 on 3
042504 - rings linked together.
042506 - ..
042507 - He showed 2 keys that work the door knob and deadbold for both the
042508 - front and back doors.
042510 - ..
042511 - Bob advised that he does not have a key for the front screen door.
042512 - He locks the front screen door at night for safety, and commented
042513 - it is very secure. He does not lock it when he leaves the house,
042514 - because there is no key for it
042516 - ..
042517 - Bob submitted the remote control for the garage door that is used
042518 - from the car.
042519 -
042520 -
042522 - ..
0426 -
0427 -
0428 - 1055
0429 -
042901 - Left for hospital and to get Bob started on surgery.
042902 -
042903 - Bob took a black overnight bag and a folder with numerous documents.
042905 - ..
042906 - Checked in.
042908 - ..
042909 - Tanya did the paperwork. This only took about a minute. She then
042910 - took Bob down the hall to prepare for surgery.
042912 - ..
042913 - Tanya introduced Bob to Jo, his nurse to prepare for surgery.
042915 - ..
042916 - Jo said the doctor needs a urine sample. The medical team forgot to
042917 - get the sample yesterday, when Bob went to the hospital for a lab to
042918 - test for infection, reported on 111030 0916. ref SDS 10 8A4O
042920 - ..
042921 - Urine sample was provided.
042922 -
042923 - [...below on 111031 0800 at 1734 Doctor Fow reports urine
042924 - sample shows Bob has minor infection, prior to surgery;
042925 - medical team will treat this in the hospital concurrent
042926 - with Bob's recovery from surgery. ref SDS 0 CS8H
042928 - ..
042929 - Bob dressed down and got on a gurney.
042931 - ..
042932 - Jo handed his clothing and said to put in the car. After surgery this
042933 - afternoon, Bob will be admitted to a hospital room. His belongings,
042934 - cloths, etc, can then be brought into his room this evening and stored
042935 - in a locker.
042936 -
042937 - [...below Bob arrives late in his room; nurse said to bring
042938 - his cloths and belongings tomorrow. ref SDS 0 DI5J
042940 - ..
042941 - [On 111101 0930 returned Bob's cloths and carrying case;
042942 - stored in closet room B29, next to the door. ref SDS 11 L45H
042944 - ..
042945 - [On 111105 0853 showed Allen where Bob's cloths are stored
042946 - for coming home from rehab. ref SDS 14 E64O
042948 - ..
042949 - Jo took vitals...
042950 -
042951 - BP................ 148 84
042952 - Pulse............. 78
042954 - ..
042955 - Jo agreed these are good numbers for someone 82 or so.
042957 - ..
042958 - Bob gave his birthday as something like November 17, 1927; so, he is a
042959 - year younger than mother.
042961 - ..
042962 - Jo asked Bob for his Advanced Directive.
042964 - ..
042965 - Bob said he signed the Advanced Directive and has a copy among the
042966 - sheaf of papers he brought to the hospital.
042968 - ..
042969 - Jo looked carefully through all the papers Bob brought. She could
042970 - not find the Advanced Directive.
042972 - ..
042973 - Bob then recalled that he only has a copy of the document, and the
042974 - hospital kept the original.
042976 - ..
042977 - Jo was satisfied. She will look for the document later.
042979 - ..
042980 - Jo said Bob's surgery is scheduled to start at 1300. Surgery will
042981 - take 2 - 3 hours. The doctor will come out to the waiting area after
042982 - surgery and talk to family on results of surgery, probably between
042983 - 1500 - 1600. Bob will be in recovery for about an hour after surgery,
042984 - and will then be moved into a room. Expected time in the hospital is
042985 - abouut 3 - 4 days for Bob's survery.
042987 - ..
042988 - [...below on 111031 0800 1732 Bob's knee surgery finished
042989 - over 2 hours longer than expected, because operation did
042990 - not start until 1430. for. ref SDS 0 FG47
042992 - ..
042993 - Family and friends can visit Bob after he is moved to a room,
042994 - probably about 1700.
042996 - ..
042997 - Jo said Doctor Fow will call using the cell phone number after
042998 - surgery to explain results and any complications. This should be
042999 - about 1500 - 1600.
043001 - ..
043002 - Should be able to see Bob in his room about 1700 - 1800.
043003 -
043005 - ..
0431 -
0432 -
0433 - 1210
0434 -
043401 - Arrived home.
043402 -
043403 - Tried setting up c17 using Bob's Samsung television. Found HDMI ports
043404 - on the back. Connected cable purchased at Fry's when I visited Bob on
043405 - 110917 1420. ref SDS 4 EV5G
043407 - ..
043408 - Bob's television is mounted to the wall with an extending arm
043409 - configuration. Turns out that to pull the television out to examine
043410 - the back, requires disconnecting several cables, which in turn
043411 - requires keeping track of connections that have to be restored. This
043412 - is extremely awkward for experimenting to discover effective
043413 - configurations.
043414 -
043415 - [On 111123 1100 cabinet maker contractor recommends
043416 - flexible, expanding arm bracket adding 46" television
043417 - configuration to Mil's armiore. ref SDS 19 VD4I
043419 - ..
043420 - Turned out the 15 feet HDMI cable was only long enough to place the
043421 - CPU at far end of the living room next to the green chair.
043423 - ..
043424 - The television shows HDMI connection active, but could not get a
043425 - signal from c17 to display on the televison screen.
043427 - ..
043428 - Thought the problem might be that the port needs to be selected. The
043429 - Samsung seems to have 3 HDMI ports. Found Samsung controller in a
043430 - cabinet on the floor beneath the televison hung on the wall. Trying
043431 - the other two produced an error that no signal detected.
043433 - ..
043434 - Port HDMI #1 seems to recognize a signal, but says to check the
043435 - cable. Possibly the cable is defective. The connections were
043436 - secure.
043438 - ..
043439 - After exhausing all efforts, abandoned for now using the televison as
043440 - a monitor for c17.
043442 - ..
043443 - Now the Samsung televison won't work.
043444 -
043446 - ..
0435 -
0436 -
0437 - 1422
0438 -
043801 - Robin called.
043802 -
043803 - Explained Bob is in surgery and expect to be through about 1530 or
043804 - so, and that Doctor Fow, will call with results, and Bob should be out
043805 - of recovery and in a room by about 1700 or so, per above. ref SDS 0
043806 - J19W
043808 - ..
043809 - Will call and let her know how things are going.
043810 -
043812 - ..
0439 -
0440 -
0441 - 1425
0442 -
044201 - Continue setting up computer for working at Bob's this week.
044203 - ..
044204 - Looked for a phone number to call Direct TV, but cannot find
044205 - anything, so for now television is broke.
044207 - ..
044208 - Tried cleaning coffee stain on the arms of Bob's green chair, reported
044209 - last month on 110917 1420. ref SDS 4 VE41 He uses this mostly,
044210 - because he can see the television better at that distance, rather than
044211 - from the big easy chair at the other end of the room. Coffee stains
044212 - did not clean well. Will try again later.
044214 - ..
044215 - Moved c17 setup to other end of the living room, next to c16.
044217 - ..
044218 - Tried connecting c16 to c17 with the cable used at home for
044219 - transferrring data across the network. Neither computer recognized
044220 - with a direct connection.
044222 - ..
044223 - Since cannot update data on computers, have to use c16.
044225 - ..
044226 - Will look for a "memory stick" here in town. Have one at home, but
044227 - did not bring it.
044228 -
044230 - ..
0443 -
0444 -
0445 - 1450
0446 -
044601 - Cleaned up the kitchen.
044603 - ..
044604 - Tried starting the dishwasher. Not sure it is working.
044605 -
044607 - ..
0447 -
0448 -
0449 - 1525
0450 -
045001 - Now that Bob is in the hospital, moved the entertainment furniture
045002 - that has been stored in the kitchen/dining area for past 3 or 4
045003 - months, into the garage. This provides better access and removes an
045004 - obstruction that would have further complicated Bob's limited mobility
045005 - recovering from knee surgery.
045006 -
045007 - [On 111103 0709 removed items in Bob's "door prize" basket,
045008 - and stored them in appropriate locations - wine, snacks,
045009 - shirts, etc, and moved the basket into the garage so there
045010 - are no obstructions from the hallways into the
045011 - dining/kitchen area. ref SDS 13 AY4F
045013 - ..
045014 - This task has been pending for a month, when Bob objected to me moving
045015 - the furniture without help, reported on 110917 1420. ref SDS 4 3Y5I
045017 - ..
045018 - Organized the garage to make room for storing the entertainment center
045019 - furniture. This mostly entailed throwing out empty boxes that had
045020 - been decaying for years on the South wall next to Bob's Thunderbird
045021 - Two hand held electric or gas motor tools are blocking the walkway.
045022 - Since they appear to be for trimming where the lawnmower misses, put
045023 - them on the other side of the car and on top of Bob's lawnmower, which
045024 - has been broken for 6 months. He is planning to hire a gardener to
045025 - take care of the yard for the next 6 months while he recovers from
045026 - knee surgery today, reported yesterday on 111030 0916. ref SDS 10 AK7N
045027 -
045028 - [On 111114 0715 threw out more empty cardboard boxes that
045029 - give appearance of not havng been used. ref SDS 17 GQ5P
045031 - ..
045032 - After making room in the garage for storage, "walked" each of the
045033 - entertainment center pieces across the kitchen and through the door to
045034 - outside and then through the door into the garage, and down the wall
045035 - toward the garage door. This took two lifts of about 15 minutes.
045037 - ..
045038 - There are also two long shelves laying on the dining room floor. One
045039 - is heavy. Put it on top of the adjacent entertainment center pieces
045040 - in the garage. The other shelf weighs less, but has electrical
045041 - fittings for lights and switches. Carefully placed this second shelf
045042 - on top of the first one.
045044 - ..
045045 - Bob has some kind of electrical air freshener equipment on a chair in
045046 - the dining/kitchen area. It is relatively small and weighs only about
045047 - 20 pounds or less, and was located behind where the entertainment
045048 - center pieces and shelving had been stored, and so could not be seen
045049 - until the furniture was moved today.
045051 - ..
045052 - The equipment looks "unused," so for the time being, placed the air
045053 - freshener equipment on top of the shelving on the entertainment
045054 - center pieces in the garage.
045056 - ..
045057 - There is a box of World War II history books on the floor blocking
045058 - the path from the hallway to the kitchen. These had been behind the
045059 - entertainment center furniter stored in the kitchen dining area.
045060 - Moved this box into the garage along the West wall and front of Bob's
045061 - work bench, also, left of where the entertainment center was placed.
045062 -
045064 - ..
0451 -
0452 -
0453 - 1552
0454 -
045401 - Cleaned up the dining table, so for the moment everything looks
045402 - organized and clean.
045404 - ..
045405 - Moved all the books, assorted papers, and trash.
045407 - ..
045408 - Stacked papers on Bob's desk, with paper that has handwriting on top,
045409 - so he can go through and decide what to do with it. Since it was all
045410 - covered with dust, there is the appearance these items have been on
045411 - the desk for months, if not years.
045413 - ..
045414 - Assembled all of the pens and pencils laying about and put them in
045415 - the center drawer of his work desk, next to the dining table.
045417 - ..
045418 - Wiped the table clean, and placed Bob's fruit bowl in the center to
045419 - present a standard appearance.
045421 - ..
045422 - He now has an efficient work space.
045423 -
045424 -
045426 - ..
0455 -
0456 -
0457 - 1621
0458 -
045801 - Since expected to hear from the doctor by 1530, decided to drive to
045802 - the hospital and check on Bob.
045804 - ..
045805 - Tried to start the dishwasher before leaving.
045806 -
045807 - [...below dishwasher did not actually start; arriving
045808 - home late in the evening got the dishwasher to run.
045809 - ref SDS 0 XX6L
045810 -
045811 -
045813 - ..
0459 -
0460 -
0461 - 1638
0462 -
046201 - Went to waiting room and talked to attendant. She said Bob is still
046202 - in surgery. She said the waiting room is closing, so go to the ER
046203 - next door to wait for the doctor to come out from surgery and explain
046204 - results.
046205 -
046207 - ..
0463 -
0464 -
0465 - 1705
0466 -
046601 - Talked to Tiffany.
046603 - ..
046604 - She checked on Bob.
046606 - ..
046607 - Tiffany came back and said Bob is still in surgery, and that work
046608 - will not complete for "awhile."
046609 -
046611 - ..
0467 -
0468 -
0469 - 1718
0470 -
047001 - Letter to Robin explaining Bob still in surgery, indicating may be
047002 - some complications.
047003 -
047005 - ..
0471 -
0472 -
0473 - 1720
0474 -
047401 - Called Robin to explain Bob still in surgery.
047403 - ..
0475 -
0476 -
0477 - 1727
0478 -
047801 - Just heard news on television in ER waiting room of massive snow
047802 - storm in North East causing another widespread electrical blackout,
047803 - similar to what occurred with hurricane Irene visiting Ross and
047804 - Clauding on 110828 0725. ref SDS 3 FQ7K
047806 - ..
047807 - Went ouside. Called and left message on Ross' cell phone asking how
047808 - they are doing with snow storm
047809 -
047811 - ..
0479 -
0480 -
0481 - 1732
0482 -
048201 - Doctor Fow found me outside leaving message for Ross.
048202 -
048203 - Very good news.
048205 - ..
048206 - Bob had successful surgery, no complications.
048208 - ..
048209 - Surgery took until 1730, 2 hours longer than expected this morning,
048210 - because of late start at 1430, rather than 1300, planned by Jo this
048211 - morning, per above. ref SDS 0 J19W
048213 - ..
048214 - Doctor Fow reported that the urine sample taken this morning to
048215 - correct a mistake in the lab yesterday, per above, ref SDS 0 7J4I,
048216 - shows Bob had an infection prior to surgery. He explained this
048217 - complication will be treated while Bob is in the hospital concurrent
048218 - with recovering from surgery.
048219 -
048220 - [On 111103 0709 Doctor Fow reports Infectious Disease
048221 - specialist, Doctor Ritter, examined Bob and ordered
048222 - sonogram test; diagnosis - Bob has rare infection caused by
048223 - reaction to antibiotics, ref SDS 13 WT51, prescribed
048224 - previously on 110919, for Bob to recover from possible
048225 - infection from dog scratches. ref SDS 6 GO9M
048227 - ..
048228 - Previously, the medical team delayed Bob's surgery for over a month
048229 - that placed him at great risk and caused him to suffer severe pain and
048230 - emotional trauma when "infection" was diagnosed without lab evidence
048231 - and based solely on clincial examination finding dog scrateches on
048232 - Bob's lower legs, reported on 110920 1407. ref SDS 7 475S and
048233 - discussed in the record again the next day on 110921 0805. ref SDS 8
048234 - EI6W
048236 - ..
048237 - Seems conflicting to delay urgently needed surgery without lab
048238 - evidence of infection, and then to proceed when lab evidence shows
048239 - infection. Might be that Bob is suffering a very low grade infection
048240 - which was diagnosed as not a risk for surgery.
048241 -
048242 - [On 111111 0802 Doctor Fow will follow up to examine
048243 - results of CBC and ultrasound tests scheduled on 111114 to
048244 - evaluate Bob's HBG now dangerously too low, and for the
048245 - requirements to give Bob another blood transfusion, and
048246 - further to assess Bob's risks from blood clots that may be
048247 - causing rising inflammation on the lower left leg.
048248 - ref SDS 15 1F5O
048249 -
048250 -
048251 -
048253 - ..
048254 - Doctor Fow said that 80 is a critical age for knees, and possibly
048255 - hips.
048257 - ..
048258 - Doctor Fow said that Bob "will hate the doctor for 2 or 3 weeks" while
048259 - he recovers from surgery, and then he will start to feel better with
048260 - less pain and seeing progress rehabiliting his leg for full, normal
048261 - activity after discharge to go home.
048263 - ..
048264 - Discussed Bob's recovery and rehab.
048266 - ..
048267 - Doctor Fow said Bob will be up and testing his replaced knee in about
048268 - 2 days. If things go well, he could be released from the hospital the
048269 - next day, or he may need another few days to be ready for release.
048271 - ..
048272 - Doctor Fow indicated that Bob may, also, need time in a rehab facility
048273 - after release from the hospital. He explained that older patients
048274 - often take longer to recover. Releasing Bob to a facility for rehab
048275 - care or directly to go home and receive out-patient care in the home
048276 - from a therapyst, depends on Bob's conditon Wednesday and Thursday.
048278 - ..
048279 - Related Bob's expectation that he will be ready to go home 3 - 5 days
048280 - after knee surgery, reported on 110919 0911. ref SDS 5 HH7O
048282 - ..
048283 - Doctor Fow noted that some patients are able to go home after release
048284 - from the hospital in 3 - 5 days following knee surgery. He noted many
048285 - patients need support in a rehabilitation facility to regain
048286 - sufficient mobility and strength to function at home. The doctor
048287 - indicated that patients who live alone, like Bob, sometimes need extra
048288 - time in rehabilitation for medical and physical therapy to perform,
048289 - supervise, and ensure protocols are followed that heal surgery wounds
048290 - and rebuild strength enough to handle all of the routine daily living
048291 - activities. Patients with a spouse or partner can depend on them to
048292 - do a lot of activity while they gradually build capacity. However,
048293 - patients without a spouse, partner, or hired help, have to be able to
048294 - do everything all at once, so the standard of care must be higher.
048296 - ..
048297 - He explained a major concern is avoiding stress and torque on new knee
048298 - joints before surrounding tissue is healed and strong enough to
048299 - prevent the joint from breaking open. If that happens the patient has
048300 - to start all over again with another surgery.
048302 - ..
048303 - [On 111103 0709 at 0828 Doctor Fow recommended Bob go into
048304 - rehab to recover from knee surgery, and he will be released
048305 - when he has gained enough mobility to walk about 150 feet;
048306 - this will start with 3 days of care in rehab; the doctor
048307 - expects it may take 2 or more weeks for Bob to become fully
048308 - mobile on his new knee. ref SDS 13 R55O
048310 - ..
048311 - [On 111105 0853 at 1620 Francis, Bob's physical therapy
048312 - nurse at Mission View, reported that Bob was very
048313 - discouraged on being told he would need 2 weeks of physical
048314 - therapy at Mission View for rehabilitation to recover from
048315 - knee surgery. ref SDS 14 D86I
048317 - ..
048318 - [On 111111 0802 at 1822 Laura physicial therapyst reported
048319 - Bob walked 150 steps with walker and physical therapyst;
048320 - still has long way to go to walk 150 steps that demonstrate
048321 - rehabilitation to function indepently; patients usually
048322 - require 4 weeks, and some take months to be ready for
048323 - discharge. ref SDS 15 FH5W
048325 - ..
048326 - [On 111112 0838 at 1732 Bob showing better signs of
048327 - recovery with less pain, and with appetite, energy, and
048328 - enthusiasm for life increasing, ref SDS 16 PRSV; Bob did
048329 - some rehab using the walker on his own initiative without
048330 - assistance from physical therapyst, ref SDS 16 RV8W; Bob
048331 - reports he feels much better about prospects for successful
048332 - rehabilitation. ref SDS 16 NL5K
048334 - ..
048335 - [On 111119 0933 Bob discharged from Mission View after only
048336 - 2 weeks of 4-week-plus protocol; using walker well at
048337 - home walking vertically, ref SDS 18 1O7F, and as required
048338 - for rehabilitation to recover from knee replacement
048339 - surgery. ref SDS 18 TO3F
048341 - ..
048342 - [On 111127 1810 Bob reports abandoning walker and relying
048343 - only on his cain for support walking; physical therapist
048344 - evidently advised again that using the walker provides
048345 - essential support at this stage of rehabilitation for
048346 - recovering from knee replacement surgery; Bob likes ease
048347 - and convenience of using the cain. ref SDS 20 FM9I
048349 - ..
048350 - The doctor advised that he has been seeing Bob for several years. He
048351 - feels Bob is suddenly experiencing noticable memory lapses. He asked
048352 - if I have seen this.
048354 - ..
048355 - Said I have not seen specific signs of memory lapse. Advised that
048356 - Bob's niece, Robin, is more in touch, and might have a better
048357 - awareness of memory issues. Generally, he seems the past few days
048358 - like he has been previously with a sharp wit and interest in life.
048360 - ..
048361 - Explained that Bob seems noticably more engaged in life now than a
048362 - month ago in that he has at least hired someone to help clean up the
048363 - house. Bob also spends more time on maintenance. Last month, he
048364 - refused to hire anyone, and resisted anyone helping him do household
048365 - chores, like emptying the dishwasher, straightening up the kitchen,
048366 - ect. This trip the house is cleaned up, and Bob was struggling to
048367 - clean things up. Very big difference from last month.
048368 -
048369 - [On 111101 0930 related Doctor Fow's report to Robin; she
048370 - communicates with Bob more regularly than anyone else, and
048371 - has not noticed signs of memory loss. ref SDS 11 PZ8J
048373 - ..
048374 - [On 120630 0741 driving on the freeway about 40 miles Bob
048375 - had difficulty maintaining alignment in the driving lane.
048376 - ref SDS 21 4M3O
048378 - ..
048379 - [On 120701 1250 letter to asks Robin if she has noticed
048380 - similar problems, and any thoughts on how to approach this
048381 - matter. ref SDS 22 KR4R
048383 - ..
048384 - The doctor explained that people in their 80s need living conditions
048385 - that do not have a lot of physical demands. He feels Bob's large
048386 - property maintenance will become more and more difficult.
048388 - ..
048389 - Doctor Fow asked if Bob has considered assisted living? He named
048390 - several in the area that Bob might investigate.
048392 - ..
048393 - The doctor advised that he will soon be assigned chief of staff next
048394 - year for Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.
048396 - ..
048397 - Offered congratulations.
048399 - ..
048400 - Doctor Fow said he is not looking forward to having less time for his
048401 - family.
048402 -
048403 -
048405 - ..
0485 -
0486 -
0487 - 1752
0488 -
048801 - The doctor took me in to see Bob in the recovery room. He opened the
048802 - door. Bob was sitting up awake. I waved hello, but Bob is heavily
048803 - drugged to suppress pain. He did not indicate noticing us.
048805 - ..
048806 - The nurse said Bob will in his room in an hour, and can be seen by
048807 - family then.
048809 - ..
048810 - Thanked Doctor Fow for a successful surgery.
048812 - ..
048813 - Went to the cafeteria to wait until Bob is moved to a room, and can
048814 - see visitors.
048816 - ..
048817 - Bought cheese stick, crackers, and coke...
048819 - ..
048820 - Paid..................................... $5.00
048822 - ..
048823 - Post expense ledger...
048827 - ..
048828 - The attendant let me have a refill on the coke, and also let me have
048829 - an ice cream cone on the house. Very nice lady.
048830 -
048831 -
048833 - ..
0489 -
0490 -
0491 - 1756
0492 -
049201 - Working in hospital cafeteria.
049202 -
049204 - ..
0493 -
0494 -
0495 - 1811
0496 -
049601 - Called Robin and left message that Bob had successful surgery. He
049602 - can see visitors in about an hour or so.
049603 -
049605 - ..
0497 -
0498 -
0499 - 1823
0500 -
050001 - Called Bob's brother, Allen, and let him know Bob had successful
050002 - survery.
050004 - ..
050005 - Allen talked about his son in the hospital and having a "spinal" today
050006 - that confirmed he has spinal meningitis.
050008 - ..
050009 - Explain plan for Robin and I to visit Bob after recovery, in his room,
050010 - expected to be in about 40 minutes, per discussion with the doctor and
050011 - nurse, above. ref SDS 0 05DE
050013 - ..
050014 - We will use the cell phone to call Allen so he can talk to Bob once
050015 - he is admitted to a room this evening.
050016 -
050017 - [...below changed plan to call Allen tomorrow, because Bob
050018 - is not able to talk this evening. ref SDS 0 NK4M
050019 -
050020 - [On 111101 0930 called Allen, Bob's brother, and explained
050021 - circumstances for not calling last night. ref SDS 11 3Z8Q
050023 - ..
050024 - [On 111101 0930 at 2106 Allen, Bob's brother, called and
050025 - requested coordinating so he arrives at Bob's house before
050026 - I leave, and thereby gets help transitioning care for the
050027 - dog, since Sandy is a big aggressive dog. ref SDS 11 5V5J
050029 - ..
050030 - [On 111101 0943 at 1005 Bob said his brother, Allen, called
050031 - him in the hospital this morning. ref SDS 11 IU8O
050033 - ..
050034 - Allen will look for the call later this evening.
050036 - ..
050037 - Allen appreciated being kep informed on his brother's progress.
050038 -
050040 - ..
050041 - Continued working in the cafeteria.
050042 -
050044 - ..
0501 -
0502 -
0503 - 1926
0504 -
050401 - Decided to go visit Bob in his room. It has been about 90 minutes
050402 - since the nurse said Bob would be in his room in an hour, per above.
050403 - ref SDS 0 05DE
050405 - ..
050406 - The nice lady taking orders in the hospital cafeteria said she is
050407 - closing the cafeteria for the night, and that she would find out which
050408 - room Bob is assigned, and take me there.
050410 - ..
050411 - She called someone and was told Bob is in room B29.
050413 - ..
050414 - Followed the woman through the halls. She found room B29, but Bob
050415 - was not there yet.
050417 - ..
050418 - Could not find a light switch.
050420 - ..
050421 - Hailed a nurse, and she showed how to turn the lights on in the room.
050423 - ..
050424 - Called Robin and left another message thar Bob is in room B29.
050426 - ..
050427 - Waiting in room B29 for Bob and Robin.
050428 -
050430 - ..
0505 -
0506 -
0507 - 1938
0508 -
050801 - Robin arrives in Bob's room.
050802 -
050803 - She explained that Uncle Louie died in the hospital just a few doors
050804 - down the hall, about 15 years ago.
050805 -
050807 - ..
0509 -
0510 -
0511 - 1953
0512 -
051201 - Bob arrives in his room B29.
051203 - ..
051204 - Lisa is the attending nurse. She sets up a work station to track
051205 - vitals.
051207 - ..
051208 - While Lisa is setting up monitoring equipment and making Bob
051209 - comfortable in the room, talked to Tin Li, another (male) nurse.
051211 - ..
051212 - Tin Li and Lisa expect Bob to be up and walking in a few days.
051213 - Physical therapyst will initially help Bob bend his knee, and work
051214 - with him to assess progress bending his knee.
051216 - ..
051217 - Lisa said Bob has had a "spinal" to relieve pain through the night.
051218 - He may get fentynl beginning tomorrow, after the spinal wears off.
051220 - ..
051221 - Bob is awake but expressionless. Very drugged for pain management.
051223 - ..
051224 - He is not saying anything; not sure he is aware of having visitors.
051225 -
051226 - [On 111101 0930 visited Bob next day; he remembered seeing
051227 - Robin and me last night. ref SDS 11 5S46
051229 - ..
051230 - Robin hugs Bob's head gently and kisses his forehead.
051232 - ..
051233 - Lisa said Bob will be better able to receive guests tomorrow morning
051234 - about 1000.
051236 - ..
051237 - Decided to wait and call Allen tomorrow, when Bob is feeling better
051238 - and can talk, per telecon with Allen earlier show above. ref SDS 0
051239 - VQ6O
051240 -
051241 - [On 111101 0930 called Allen, Bob's brother, and explained
051242 - circumstances for not calling last night. ref SDS 11 3Z8Q
051244 - ..
051245 - [On 111101 0943 at 1005 Bob said his brother, Allen, called
051246 - him in the hospital this morning. ref SDS 11 IU8O
051248 - ..
051249 - Another nurse said to wait until tomorrow morning to bring Bob's
051250 - belongings (stored in the car, per Jo earlier this morning, above,
051251 - ref SDS 0 YJ80), to his room for storage, since he isn't going
051252 - anywhere for a few days.
051253 -
051255 - ..
0513 -
0514 -
0515 - 2027
0516 -
051601 - Took Robin to dinner at Applybe's.
051602 -
051610 - ..
0517 -
0518 -
0519 - 2142
0520 -
052001 - Left restaraunt, and arrived home.
052002 -
052003 - Was able to get the television to work again, solving a problem
052004 - earlier today, per above. ref SDS 0 X665
052006 - ..
052007 - Opened dishwasher and discovered that it had not washed the dishes,
052008 - after attempting to start earlier this afternoon, per above.
052009 - ref SDS 0 854H
052011 - ..
052012 - Was able to start dishwasher pressing various buttons.
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