A little better this afternoon

Dad's back from the EEG, but no results just yet. Anticipate those this afternoon, however, and a follow-up with the neurology staff once those are in. The CT results are in, and there is no bleeding but some increased swelling. They're increasing his steroids (from 12mg/day to 24mg/day) to try and combat the increase in swelling.

He seems a wee bit better, actually complaining about the "shock therapy" he received courtesy of the EEG techs. I'm pretty sure that it was a fairly painless procedure, but with Dad being so hypersensitive to pain and stimulation right now, it may have felt like it.

More equipment keeps entering the room for rehab. He's going to be working later today assuming they can get him a bit more awake and alert. Our neurosurgeon from last summer (who did the original biopsy) happened to step off the elevator as we were talking with the social worker. After a quick reminder, he remembered us and even stopped in to say hello to Dad. Dad was happy to see him.

Also talked more with the rehab doctor and the social worker, and they're both highly recommending that Dad stay at Mayo for his in-patient rehab. Based on his limited history up here, things can change pretty rapidly, and he's only three minutes from neuro-ICU and his surgeon/neurologist that have been following him very closely the past month.

Mom and I are looking into some additional housing options for a bit longer term with the help of the social worker, as the hotel is getting pretty expensive, let alone for another 3-4 weeks. I'll be bargaining with Towneplace Suites tonight to see what they can do about the rate (those that know me, know that I love to bargain - be it at a local market in Portland or in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul). Not giving up yet on the hotel, but good to start seeking out options.

I'm also trying to decide when I can head back to Portland for a bit. Coordinating leaving with Dad in Omaha was going to be a lot easier than coordinating leaving from Rochester. I'm convinced that any future project Intel throws my way will pale in comparison to constantly changing requirements here with Dad's "project."

So, to wrap it up, Dad's a little better, but still not quite out of the woods yet on this latest bucket of curveballs thrown his way.