Tuesday, January 11, 2011

I have been working 1/2 days for which I am grateful.  #1 - it's a good diversion for me  #2 - It allows R to do a few things for himself.  I do tend to do more than I should for him.  The snow allowed me to get to the hospital by 1:00 today for his Radiation Treatment. J.S. - thanks for the visit while he had his treatment.  I'm glad you got to see some of your friends while you were there.

More micrograms were added to the "patch" today in more of a futile attempt to get him off the pain pump. We'll see what happens.  They are getting concerned about his weight loss.  I guess they do that when it gets to be day 14 and you are still a patient.  I am concerned about it as well.  They are going to send a nutritionist tomorrow to see him and probably force the protein shakes in him.  There is a little talk of him going home - but nothing solid.  He's not ready.  He said today he didn't think he would have the strength to get to Radiation if he went home.  He is on the weak side.  (understandably so)

I tucked R into his little room and I left early since I knew it would take me awhile to get home. I'm very grateful for my savior that helps with my snow in the drive.  I smiled when I drove down to the house and it was all ready for me to drive on in.  THANK YOU!!!  I'm thankful that my drive home was just o.k.  The roads were horrible.  We were all being cautious and driving 35-40 on the interstate.  Big sigh when I got home.  

We begin day 14 tomorrow of being in the hospital.  Pray that some major improvements happen soon.  I am more than ready to get him home.     

 

1 comment:

  1. If he's up to eating I can suggest a few protein bars that taste pretty good. Pumping protein will help heal the incision and help with the weightloss. I am sorry he's having those issues. It's no fun! If you can maintain a weight that will help then some weight will come back on.

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