MARCH 20, 2008

Last Friday we transferred my dad to Morristown Memorial. We met with a thoracic surgeon who would possibly remove my father's lung. The surgery was too involved and the risks are too great. My father was then transferred back to St. Barnabas on Monday. I know many of you have heard my father will be on hospice. We met with the hospice people and he is not ready for this yet. Every time we think we are at the end, my father seems to come back fighting. The doctors still want to treat him. As of today, he is stablized. He is fighting like crazy. He is forcing himself to eat every meal. In addition, he is also being fed through the feeding tube 24 hours. He has been trying to sit in a chair for couple hours a day even though he is in pain. Yesterday he even took a couple steps with a great deal of assistance. He is trying to regain his strength in order to continue radiation. The doctors have switched my dad's medication for the infection. We will keep you posted.....