As theories go...

Dad has an irregular heartbeat. This caused at some point a clot that
caused a bilateral infarc of the thalmus. Is this new to us? No. This
was suspected early on. However, there is no proof whether this is
actually the case. Would this have made a difference 4 weeks ago when
Dad went into the first hospital? I can't answer that question. After
4 weeks of waiting, have we missed the opportunity for full
rehabilitation. Or does it matter with this kind of stroke? The
general impression I get is that it would have made no difference. The
neurologist at the last hospital said this would be the worst case for
recovery. He didn't hold out much hope. In fact he mentioned that
there was only one other case similar to this and after a year the
patient entered the hospital system, the patient died.

Recap: The hospital wants to put in a PEG for feeding as Dad keeps
pulling out the NG tube. When the neuro team came in to look at Dad
the doctor took a kleenex and put it up and around Dad's nose. He
tried to swat the kleenex away. It bothered him alot. This would
explain why he keeps pulling out the NG tube. It bothers him. It would
bother me too. But because he keeps pulling it out he isn't getting
any food. They'll insert it one more time. Mom's concerned about
putting in the PEG because it's surgery. After researching the PEG
insertion process, it doesn't seem to be a problem. However, Dad took
such a long time to come out of the heavy sedation when he went for
the CAT scan. Brother doesn't want Dad to have any surgery. Mom
doesn't know what to do. I'll support her no matter what.

Dad's had a sitter for the past few days to watch him. This gives Mom
a much needed break. Daughter and I joined her for Church and
then went to the hospital to see Dad. We stayed for an hour then left.
I helped Mom do some Fall work for the house as she doesn't know what
to do with some things. So today I spent half with Mom and the other
with my own family. Not satisfying for either side.

I don't expect Dad to be home for Christmas. I told Mom she will come
to our house for Christmas. She started tearing up. She can only think
about one day at a time.