Well, came to the doctors clinic this morning at 0845 and got the labs done, visited with the doc, and are now getting the chemo going. Dad is doing great. His blood cell counts are up, he feels better than he did 3 weeks ago when his first chemo treatment was, and his pain level is down.
Bone pain is there, but much more manageable then before. He's down to 5mg of Oxycotine 2 times daily, a third mid day if needed, and 2mg of Dilaudid as needed (max twice per day)...which is a huge change from the 20mg of oxy 3 times a day with dilaudid in between and 10mg of Dexamathoson on top of that...so looking really good
Wanted to put a big thanks out to everyone who has helped out around the house. It's great having the chores done and is a huge stress relief to Dad and Sherry. So THANK YOU
Dad is starting to look more and more like me now (hair)...having fun with him on that one. lol we really are the clones now. If only i could donate my fat to him to help put the weight back on LOL LOL
His vitals are good, pulse is high but doc took an EKG and thinks its just becuase his body has lost so much weight and muscle, so no concern there. Weight has stablized at 152lbs.
All in all things are looking great! God has been gracious and answered all of our prayers. Pain is down, suffering is down, chores are getting done, insurance is working, and the sun even came out today.
In Christ,
Jeff
Bone pain is there, but much more manageable then before. He's down to 5mg of Oxycotine 2 times daily, a third mid day if needed, and 2mg of Dilaudid as needed (max twice per day)...which is a huge change from the 20mg of oxy 3 times a day with dilaudid in between and 10mg of Dexamathoson on top of that...so looking really good
Wanted to put a big thanks out to everyone who has helped out around the house. It's great having the chores done and is a huge stress relief to Dad and Sherry. So THANK YOU
Dad is starting to look more and more like me now (hair)...having fun with him on that one. lol we really are the clones now. If only i could donate my fat to him to help put the weight back on LOL LOL
His vitals are good, pulse is high but doc took an EKG and thinks its just becuase his body has lost so much weight and muscle, so no concern there. Weight has stablized at 152lbs.
All in all things are looking great! God has been gracious and answered all of our prayers. Pain is down, suffering is down, chores are getting done, insurance is working, and the sun even came out today.
In Christ,
Jeff
Jeff,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the update. You all are in our prayers through out each day. So excited to add praise for this news to the requests we have been bombarding the Lord with.
Hugs and love,
Andy and Rosemary
SO glad to hear you are doing well Jim. We will keep on praying and believing for God's healing power to flow through your body. Healing in Jesus name. Take care
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that things are doing better for you Jim. Keep soaking in all the strength from your family and friends. You are in our thoughts and daily prayers. Barb and Dave Andersen
ReplyDeleteLove hearing you are feeling better and getting stronger Jim! We continue to pray daily for renewed health. So thankful that God continues to answer our prayers for you...
ReplyDeleteSending our love,
Jeff and Sue