Yesterday was a good day. Delbert was still on his pump and was up and working. Very, very little nausea so far. He was even eating normally at this point. The doctor decided to prescribe Coumadin for him. He is not happy about it but he is taking it.
Today they disconnected his pump. He had a little bit of pain when they disconnected it from his port but the nurse said that was only because it was new and still sensitive. He still seems to be eating normally. He is tired a lot right now. Took a nap for about 5 hours this afternoon and it has only been 3 hours since he got up and he says he is ready for bed again.
I have been reading another blog from a lady who has colon cancer and is about 6 weeks ahead of Delbert's treatment. She is a wonderful person and full of faith. Her attitude alone should get her through this. On a lighter note... while he was sleeping, I was able to get out and get a couple of things off the Christmas list. While there, I decided to go down the condom aisle. Since he is in treatment, they say to use them to protect against the poisons. I never knew there were so many kinds. I grabbed a variety box, hid it in the cart and ran away from the aisle.
We hear that the next couple of days should be rough. I will keep you posted.
hey sis... he might want to check into a ILA, Intermitten leave of absence.... it's something that allows him to be able to leave/not work w/out his job being in jepardy. If he can work one hr. of 8.. than so be it.. if two days after treatment he isn't up to parr... he can call in etc... it's usually good for 6 months then they re-evaluate etc... also you need to check into FMLA... Family medical leave act... THAT allows YOU to be able to take time off to take care of him etc... that if a Federal thing... just a thought...
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