In the hospital

Preston and I are heading down to the hospital right now. I just called the hospital and talked to dad's nurse. He said dad is doing well. They are treating his high blood pressure. He said there isn't any talk on surgery at this point.

We are here at the hospital. Dad is stable but he looks worn out and pale. I heard dad say he will definitely be taking the blood pressure medication after this ordeal. He said he doesn't want to experience that pain again.

Dad did say he ate bits of his soup and some peaches. Mom ate half a sandwich. So I am happy to report they are eating.

The nurse that mom and I talked to made it clear that the "dissection" will not heal. It will just have to be managed via medication. The nurse said dad isn't currently on pain meds because his blood pressure is much lower and therefore not causing the back pain. He does feel the pain every once in a while like when he turns on his side or hiccups.

Dad's blood pressure fluctuates between 140 and 115 (on the top) the bottom number is right around 60. The nurse said it needs to stay around 120 or below. It seems to lower when he's closing his eyes and resting.

There is something very odd about seeing your own dad in a hospital bed. It's not fun. He's always been the one to take care of me when I've been hurt or when I am not feeling well. I hope he has a full recovery and that everything will be ok.