Thanks so much. My dad is healing beautifully after treatment. His fatigue has already decreased just to be drug down again due to the pneumonia. I honestly think the pneumonia is due to lack of movement. His history is if he is hospitalized for more than 48-72 hours, he develops it.

Although he has had a bit of a rough time of it, his stamina is incredible. He believes his taste may be already coming back.

I am having a hard time trying to convince the hospital staff to increase the nutrition intake as they can only go by what is ordered by the doctor.

I do believe we are headed in the right direction but it seems it is two steps forward and one step back. It WILL get better.

I am glad to hear that you have not heard of micro aspiration. From everything I can find, it only involves vent dependent or trach patients. I truly feel this doctor is reaching. I was led to believe the modified barium swallow would either confirm or deny the aspiration. Since it showed none, I thought we would be able to take this off the table as a possibility, just to have it brought back less than 15 hours later. I am hoping the CT will find some type of conclusion of what may be impeding the resolution of the pneumonia.

Other than these weird things that happened AFTER treatment ended, my dad has sailed through this. Well, he has put the front on that he has sailed through it. He has actually weathered worse in his life and has learned to deal with pain in an amazing way. He is a pretty awesome guy.

Thanks again for all the input. I will keep you posted on his recovery.

Betsy