It's been a BIG day for Daddy!
Even though Daddy is still in quarantine the C-diff infection seems to be under control and getting better. Daddy has to have 3 negative cultures before they will lift the quarantine.
Dr. Chen stopped all of Daddy's tube feedings yesterday. He wants Daddy to start eating on his own so this morning he removed the feeding tube. We weren't expecting that considering Daddy's Oncologist had told us he wanted Daddy to have a feeding tube throughout his radiation and chemotherapy. It may have to be put back, but for now it's out.
Dr. Chen also replaced Daddy's trachea tube yesterday with one that allowed him to put a cap over the end of the tube. This allows Daddy to breathe as normal (in/out through nose/mouth). He is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula and has been doing very well with his blood O2 levels. However he has a lot of congestion and is coughing more than usual. He has been very tired today because he couldn't sleep last night because he was coughing so much. When Dr. Chen came in this evening Daddy was coughing so much that the mucus was actually coming out from around the base of the trachea, so Dr. Chen took the trachea completely out.
A Therapist from Carilion's Rehabilitation Center came to see Daddy today and said that Dr. Chen has put in the orders for Daddy to be moved to Carilion's in house Rehab. They are hoping to get him moved as soon as there is an opening which could be any day. They are also moving him even though he is still in quarantine. They said they can take all the same precautions as whats being done at Roanoke Memorial (the Rehab is in Community Hospital).
Daddy will now start Radiation next week. Carilion Transport will take him to/from the Cancer Center whether he's at RMH or Community.
So as you can see it's been a pretty big day for him today. Thanks again for all the prayers and support!
5 comments:
Wow! You guys really have had a roller coaster ride. We check for updates and pray for Roy's continual healing. I hope Doris and the rest of the family are hanging in there. I know it must be hard for everyone. Love you guys.
Bruce and Kim
Hollie, thanks for keeping us all informed. We check the blog almost daily to check on you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Steve & Misty
Glad to read about the progress again for Roy. Let me know the radiation dr.'s name and his treatment therapist(i think everyone I worked with is still there.) Our prayers are with you all. Hugs to everyone. Laurie Ann & Tommy
We continue to pray for Roy and his family. Doris, sorry I did not get to see you on Monday night. We wish you continued strength and also say a daily prayer for you as well as Roy.
Mike Wray
Glad to hear about Roy's progress. I know that has to be to be a great feeling.We will continue to keep up with the blogs. Continued thoughts and prayers. Dawn & Jim
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