July 25th

Just returned from the visit with Dr. Aziz.  Dad’s BP was 154/56 with an O2 level of 97.  Dr. Aziz was pleased with that and listened to Dad’s lungs and said he sounded good.  Dad complained of shortness of breath and Dr. Aziz ordered a chest xray.  He said if the lungs have too much fluid he will have to drain it again.  If not he will wait until after the second chemo treatment.  We went over to Kern Radiology and got the chest x-ray.  Dr. Aziz will only call if Dad NEEDS TO HAVE his fluid drained again.  Otherwise we set an appt. for three weeks. 

Dr. Aziz said the physical therapy would help Dad’s condition and said he would prescribe it, but would prefer to have Dr. Nichols prescribe it.  So, Tom, I don’t know how this works, but if you could ask Dr. Nichols office tomorrow that would be great.  I don’t know if it makes a difference but I would like to use Glinn & Giordano at 24 & and M.

Other observations:  Dad’s ear is bothering him.  He sees Dr. Rabinov tomorrow – just in time.  I would hate to have to take Dad out of county to see a specialist, but we might need a fresh pair of eyes on this problem.  Dad’s ankles seemed to be slightly swollen.  I think that happens in the afternoon though.  He had breakfast with Nedra and lunch before the doctor visit.  He seemed okay for most of the time I was with him.  It’s doctors – sit around and wait.