Dad had his procedure done today - I am so stupid - I didn't know exactly what the procedure was for so I typed it in wrong last night. His procedure was to block nerves - basically kill nerves around his pancreas to help relieve his pain. The doctors said that they would normally have to do this anyway for cancer patients to help them live with the pain, but they did it sooner than normal on dad.
It was only suppose to be an hour and a half procedure but we were there for six hours. They were behind schedule waiting on a doctor of course and then he had to get fluids which took another two hours. It was a long day. And poor dad was starving since he hasn't eaten since last night. He is so excited about this procedure in that I hope his hopes aren't up too high in case it doesn't work. He just feels like this will help with the pain and that he will be able to live a better life. He actually drank a diet coke yesterday and that is the first time since Christmas that he has had anything but water. Not that he needs a diet coke, he needs protein and calorie builders, but he doesn't like the taste of them.
Tomorrow he goes for a blood draw and to get a little drainage taken out of his stomach. He doesn't have a whole lot, but they want to drain some and check to see if he has any infections. They don't think he does because normally with infections you get a fever and aches and he hasn't any of that. So one more day there and hopefully he can rest before his trip on Sunday.
Theresa started her own blog -Here is the link to their website - she just found it easier to do it herself - (maybe she didn't like my typing :) LOL ) - So now there are two websites to read.....
http://aprayerfordad.blogspot.com
Much love to all,
Michele,
ReplyDeleteI love the way you write!! I just felt like I was hogging your blog. Don't worry, I still plan to read your blog daily! Please don't take it personally. :)
Love,
Theresa
I'm sorry that Wally is having so much pain. As always my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteI say a short prayer as often as I think of you which is many, many times in the day and night. I am happy that the "brothers" will be visiting this weekend.
Love
Aunt Rita
I'm glad to hear that the procedure went well and I pray that it will help eith the pain. Sounds like a long and exhausting day for everyone, I hope tomorrow won't be as long of a day at the hospital! Bill, get some much needed rest so you can make the trip and be able to enjoy your time with your brothers!
ReplyDeleteI have read Theresa's blog and have posted a commet there as well....these blogs are very helpful in keeping everyone informed!
Love and Prayers to all!
"Aunt" Carol & "Uncle" Mike
Love and God's blessings to all- I'm congratulating myself that I finally found out how to comment on the family blog>
ReplyDeleteThe Erwin family thanks Michelle and Theresa for keeping us informed and up to date on the two family VIPs. Your personal insights, comments, observations, joys and tears confirm to all of us what a gift our family is to all.
Trust me, we are all here.
God's blessings
Aunt Judy and family