Dad might make it!!!!

[LaydeeBug]

It is still touch and go, but they think they might get him off the ventilator soon, and they're doing more MRI's but so far, there is not that much swelling on his brain.

I can't get there today. My brother and uncle are there, but this is the first day I am not. I have to get him registered for Medicare Part B, and need to make sure I choose a plan with acute inpatient rehab and skilled nursing, for his recovery. I am pretty sure I want to avoid Humana, because I am pretty sure they are Wal Mart, and he would not be cool with that. Al *ALL*.

Does anyone love their provider in particular? I am going to narrow it down to five and then run them by my brother and sister in order to get this done either tonight online or tomorrow.

I've never been down this road before though, so any advice and/or suggestions will be appreciated. I promise to take it all with a grain of salt.

I know I am going to demand in patient rehab and not 'drive him there' rehab. That part will be pretty important.

We don't know the extent of the damage to the stoke yet either, and he is battling a pulmonary embolism, so it is all hectic and crazy and whirl windy, and we should should have universal fucking health insurance because *NONE* of this should be this complicated. Rant off. Back to the salt mines on this one.

Thank you community. your words of support and messages to me meant more to me than you could ever know.

[Nye Bevan]

1. Prayers headed in his direction (nt)

[pnwmom]

2. Thoughts and prayers! Hang in there, LaydeeBug! n/t

[First Speaker]

3. He's in my prayers...best of luck to all of you...

[Kaleva]

4. I wish your father, you and the rest of your family the best!

[joeybee12]

5. Great news! KNR!

[arthritisR_US]

6. So happy to hear this! My thoughts, love and healing vibes continue to be sent

your way, Hang in there sweetie, we're pulling for you and yours.

[Squinch]

7. Keeping you in my thoughts. Stroke rehab is no picnic, but often a lot of function can return with

hard work.

[Sienna86]

8. Good to hear

Continued good thoughts for his recovery.

[MadrasT]

9. That's great news.

Best wishes for his recovery.

[spanone]

10. k&r...

[nadinbrzezinski]

11. Is he a retired veteran? If he is

look at VA services too, don't discount them. Oh and having been in those shoes, let me give you a deep, heart felt

[oldandhappy]

12. I hope so.

Sending best wishes!

[liberal_at_heart]

13. That's great. I hope he makes a full recovery.

[Lugnut]

14. My mother had a very significant stroke back in 1994.

Initially her symptoms were pretty bad. Once some of the brain swelling eased up the symptoms weren't as severe. After a stint in in patient rehab she had some really good improvement. She never regained the full use of her right hand but they taught her how to use her left hand to compensate. She managed very nicely and was able to return to living alone and caring for her own needs. I hope your dad can return to being independent.

[Ellipsis]

15. I'm very happy for you.