Dear Ones,
Things went well at the radiation treatment and x-ray appointment today. Dr. Hitchcock told Marty he is doing great. She noted outloud that he has ONLY lost 1/2 pound this week. Marty pointed out to her it was actually 4 1/2 since last Wednesday. There was no threat of a feeding tube. Her comment is that weight loss during radiation is very normal. He told her his throat is bleeding and he removed a clot from his tongue the size of the tip of his thumb this morning. Her comment after her painful exam of his mouth was that she sees no bleeding and the fungal infection is still there. Our trip to the pharmacy was a little more spendy today-----two new meds. I am hopeful that the Fentanyl transdermal patch will work some magic on him ....and he is to still take the pain meds 2 every four hours, if needed. So, at best, he will have no complaints and will get better rest OR ..........(oh, let's don't go there!----the possibilities are endless.)
He really tried both Monday and Tuesday to increase his intake and the total both days would just make you cry. He is so far off the mark on just the fluids he needs. I can only encourage and make it available , but I cannot MAKE him drink it or keep it down.
Well, on the bright side: only 12 treatments to go!!!!!!!! That is fun to think about.
Well, again, our email addresses are: glcb@dcdi.net and martybaker@dcdi.net and if you want to write directly to us instead of make a public comment, feel free to. Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mom, Grandma Ree, Aunt LaRee, LaRee and of course, Marty
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Wednesday NOON
Posted by Angie at 11:43 AM
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4 comments:
That is better noons than yesterday for sure. I am glad that you both are doing the best you can and Marty remember that we as family and friends are thinking of you always and no matter what has happened in your lifetime. I know that I still love and care for you no matter what....Love you all so much!!!! Lots of love ash
This was better news for sure. Marty you are a fighter and always have been. I sure know this. Keep plugging along you are almost done with this radation. You are the best ever. Love you tons!!!!!!
I tried to read your last comment, seems like dutch to me, but maybe you know that person. Love you much and will see you in a couple of days. Mom
well coz you have finished another week of radiation. If I count right that means you only have one more to go. I hope this week has gone good for you. Thinking of you always.
Luv ya
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