Post-op day 8

Woke up today to find that mom and dad were up and already helping themselves to breakfast. A good sign. I stripped beds and started laundry. Then I helped mom do her exercises. Be careful that she holds positions for two seconds. She tends to swing up and down without contracting her muscle and keeping a position for the full two seconds.
Mom's dressing hasn't oozed over the past 6 hours. Maybe Pat can just use a bandaid before I leave. Dad brought out the garbage right on schedule. I cleaned up after breakfast and then made a few calls. Peter Nemeth is their lawyer and I urged dad to review their 20 year old will. No changes mind you; all he needs to assure that Assets and trust laws have not changed. Peter also does estate planning but
Dad is happy with his financial planner, a guy named Morris, who gave them the best 4-cup coffee mug ever. I'd take it home but have no room.
I forwarded you information on stair lifts; because of the angle, the stair lift would be three separate components each at $1500-$2000. There is a spiral stair lift option possibly $12-$15,000 and an elevator lift may be the best option after speaking to the sales clerks. Right now, dad does not want to make any decisions. I pointed out to him that this home improvement may be the best way to keep them happy at home.
I also spoke to my friend Dr. Bresee, who told me that dad's new cardiologist trained in MA. She is the wife of one of his partners. Dad does not want me to talk to her so I will defer to her any medical decisions for now.
Now I'll work on Grab Bars while they nap until Pat and Andrew come (next shift). Vacuuming next....can't believe how pleasant the house is despite the 90-95-100 degree heat they report on the news!!