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I apologize that I did not update yesterday, but Daddy got released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Zoe and I went to visit him yesterday morning. He had had the NG tube removed the night before and had been on liquids with no problems. He got the go-ahead to resume a normal diet, and he shared a popsicle and banana with her, and later ate a normal lunch. Since his digestive system appeared to be working normally, they let him go! He is tired from the ordeal of the past week (and for some reason, he's had difficulty sleeping lately), but is antsy to get up and around more, and seems to be his usual self. Thanks to a dr. friend of my sister's, we got a better explanation of what happened -- apparently it is typical for people with Daddy's history to have a blockage caused by scar tissue or a "kink" in the intestine, and it is also fairly normal for it to work itself out when they get sufficiently hydrated and put on "stomach rest," which appears to be exactly what happened with him. We are grateful that he did not have to undergo surgery, and I think my parents know now how to seek treatment sooner should it happen again. Thanks for the prayers!