Dad didn't have chemo today :(... His blood pressure was too low and his white blood counts were down. He said yesterday when he was golfing that he saw white and that he couldn't find the key to get in, I told him it was because God knows you have more to do down here. But I asked the nurse about it today because we thought maybe it had to do with his diabetes and she said he is seeing white or gets dizzy because his blood pressure is too low and his blood pressure is too low because he isn't drinking enough fluids.
So they gave him some fluids while we were there and he had to get some more medicine. He felt dizzy on the way home, so he was going to eat, take his medicine and lay down. He was saying I was being mean, but I told him he didn't see anything yet. I emailed my sisters and I told them that we all need to ride his behind to make sure he drinks enough fluids - that way his blood pressure goes up, it would help with cleaning out his system, and it would give him more energy - the doctors can only do so much and the rest is up to him. So when he said I was being mean, I said, Oh I am sorry, I want you to live....
When I left he looked pretty pale so hopefully after some rest and taking some of his medicine he'll feel a little better. I know he was disappointed about not getting the chemo, but we go back next week and see the doctor and are suppose to get chemo so hopefully he will.
It's just all a big balancing act - with the medicines, his diabetes, the chemo, white blood counts, it's enough to drive a person crazy.
Much love to all,
that's not a very far drive!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that it didn't work out for the chemo. How disappointing for Bill and all of you. Us too. It's amazing how too little fluids can cause so much trouble. Keep on trying Bill even though you don't feel like drinking. Even water is better than nothing.
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Aunt Rita
Keep pushing him, Michele! When they both win this battle, they'll remember how they got there!
ReplyDeleteMom said my dad was doing pretty good yesterday. He had a dizzy spell also, but got some rest before Brian and Gary arrived last night. Mom has a big "Honey Do" list for them!! :) Hope they get it all done! I left a whip down there and told them to keep using it on dad!! He needs a little (should I say BIG) push sometimes, but I know that it is good for him!
Uncle Bill, I know that you wanted the chemo yesterday, but next week's treatment will work that much better for you!!
Thank you again to everyone reading this blog for your prayers!! Words can't describe the feeling of seeing them working!!! Continue to pray for my mom and dad to get back to KY for a short visit to see Uncle Bill and the rest of the family!!! There's nothing my dad wants more than that right now!!
Love, Turtle