Dear Family and Friends,
Well, Marty was a trooper through his first radiation treatment. It took a long time (and we were planning on a short time) because they had to take a series of X-rays prior to starting -----just to make sure the mask and everything was lined up properly. We did a few errands and grabbed a few more items while we were out and about and had very little rest time for him before the appointment with Dr. Sharma in a different part of town. That appointment required quite a wait for a restless and hurting patient, but it was well worth it because when we finally got in, six of the sutures under this tongue, that were bugging him big time were removed. Dr. Sharma thinks the arm donor site looks good and cauterized it a bit with silver nitrate to dry things up a bit. Though Marty let the doctor know he is getting precious little sleep and is still hurting very much (6 to 8 on a 1-10 scale) most of the time, I guess he did not whine enough---- still no further pain or sleeping meds ordered. I'm sure he will bring it up tomorrow with Dr. Hitchcock or her nurse, Jane, to get some help. It may be another l o n g night. Yesterday, his main problem was a headache, but today it is just head pain. He said laying on the table with the mask on exaggerated the pain and it has been a problem most of the day. His hearing is very crazy because he is SO deaf in the left ear and yet is hypersensitive to some sounds. Weird. Well, happy FHE night to all of you and thank you for checking in on us. Love and goodnight, LaRee, and of course, Marty
PS Hope you enjoy the beautiful picture of home. It has been sort of windy and cloudy today. We have seen LIFE FLIGHT come in twice today.
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Sorry, I meant his RIGHT ear. He has so much loss in both ears, but the right side is the new problem and the side I was referring to. Sorry. LaRee
Boy, it sounds like you have both had a hard day. I sure hope you can sleep tonight! It doesn't sound like Dr. Sharma was much concerned about the staff infection. Did he have much of a reaction to it, other than deciding to dry it out a bit? I am glad you got in to see him and at least let him know what is happening with it.Love you, SunDee
Martin, so glad things have srarted for you. Have your name in the Temple here in West Jordan hope you can have some sleep, I will pray for that specifically. Love you both very much Mom.
I am glad to hear that things are going pretty good for you...sorry to hear you are still in soooo much pain. I wish I could take some of that away for you. Hope you can get some sleep tonight. Love to both of you.
Hello Marty and Laree,
I am so glad that things went well. I hope that things will continue to move as smoothly as possible. I have been praying for you both and I hope that Marty gets some sleep soon. I love you both. Lots of love always!!!
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