He finally had his remaining stitches removed on Wednesday and now has a "binder" to wear to help the healing process.

He had a follow-up with the hip surgeon who said everything was "stable" and there was no need to see him again. No comment on whether the crack in the hip had healed or not. Dad asked him about his ongoing foot pain and doc advised him to try compression socks.

He is still in a lot of pain and taking Tylenol. Saws that does more than Dilaudid did (which I guess is a good thing)

My brother is becoming unhinged and overwhelmed. He has lashed out at me. I understand but I'm at a los what to do. I don't have time to be there more so all I can do is offer services of others. Ray will mow their lawn every 10 days. I offered to pay for a housecleaner or personal caretaker to come in but they are too proud and would never let that happen.

My brother needs help - mentally, emotionally and physically but he has to want it.

I am praying Dad will continue to heal. Nurses come in from extra mural every 2 days now to check the woundsite. He also has a physio coming every couple of weeks. I honestly don't know what goes on when I am not there but suspect he isn't doing much physically due to the pain.

I broke down in tears this week - unable to help them and tired of feeling guilty for having my own life.