I just talked to my dad and he has been working it all out as is the way with him.  He likes to know all the options and understand all that needs to happen before doing something and that is a good thing, he is very thorough.  The friend of his that just has surgery is coming up to 4 weeks out and has been giving my dad updates at least weekly on how it is going for him which I think has been a huge encouragement.  After checking with his insurance and Medicare he has decided to go into a rehab facility after he is released from the hospital, they will pay 100% for him to stay there for up to 20 days and we all think this is brilliant as we and I think he finally was concerned about the stairs in his house so soon after surgery, a no-brainer really!

So, the good news is… surgery is scheduled and we are hopeful of an awesome outcome. Dad is happy with all the information he has gotten and while he is quite nervous about it all he is going forward. We are now just waiting for instructions from him on when to come etc, well my sisters are anyway as they are coming from Florida and want to be here when it is most helpful for him. I will definitely be there to take dad to the hospital and stay for surgery etc as I live the closest and will be back and forth with and without my family while he is recouping in the rehab center. He is so funny, “Well, you can just drop me off at the hospital and I can get a cab to the rehab when they discharge me.” Right! I don’t think so! (I have told my daughter if I show any signs of my dad’s personality as I get older to promptly hit me over the head with a skillet or something! )

I will be keeping you up to date on the preparation and of course when we are in it I will be posting updates, dad will love that I will be taking pictures!!

Have a great day!

Grace

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