The hospital will not release Ed to "go home", but they will release him into a "rehabilitation center."
Jeanne shopped around and visited four or five of the rehabs in their "Triangle Region", and she finally found one that is acceptable. Ed's presently scheduled to be moved to the rehab, tomorrow, Mon 3/16, depending on bed availability. The rehab stay is supposed to be about a week or so, not much longer.
Jeanne said that Ed's been making small trips, to the bathroom, etc. without a walker, and that he seems to be regaining some of his physical strength. Cognitively he's still working on his recovery, speaking clearly, but slowly. He's had some issues over the past few years with a terrible rash and itching that is believed to be a side effect of one or more of the meds he's taking. This is bothering him now and seems to be his number 1 complaint.
Will update the blog as soon I have any additional info.
(Looks like the rehab will be Tuesday at the earliest)
Just by chance I noticed on facebook Ed was at Western Wake. I was able to visit him this morning. Its been a long time. I wish Ed the best. Never a good time to be in the hospital, but at least I am in Cary for a few weeks.
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