This was a rough week and I'm glad it's over. I had my Radiation a bit later this morning as I had an appointment with Dr. Dekovich at 11:30. He was gong to check my feeding tube to make certain all was functioning well. It is and he said that I appear to be doing well, nutritionally speaking. Nurse R was beaming the whole time as if to say, "nourishment doesn't come easily and it's because of my tenacity that he looks so good." That's true. I have also noticed that I don't need as much pain medicine and the pain patch seems to be handling it quite well.
I once again had a problem with the stent but the new numbing medicine seems to help and now #19 is in the record book. Dr. Beadle came by to visit us in the Radiation waiting room to see how we were doing. I think Sally is worried about her as she doesn't seem to have a life beyond MDA. After this and before Dr. Dekovich we went for coffee, Sally had coffee and I visited with Jim, the volunteer who visits with everyone in the coffee area.
Having finished with our various appointments we headed out. I had to get home as I promised undying fealty to the mistress of the feeding tube and all that it entailed. Two hours later and totally bloated, I was allowed a respite, but I know it's going to start again in ten minutes. I wonder where the overflow goes when the stomach is full? That would be a good question for Dr. D.
Two full weeks to go!!!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I am so terribly sorry you are having to go through this and are having a difficult time. We are thinking of you.
ReplyDelete