I think I jinxed Daddy with my last post saying that all treatments would be finished by November 16th provided there were no delays.
He did have his chemo treatment on Monday, but when he got downstairs for his radiation treatment the nurse was very concerned with how weak he was. She actually couldn't believe that the Chemo Doctor okayed him for treatment. Dr. Heath who is the Oncologist in charge of Daddy's radiation treatments put a hold on Daddy's radiation treatments until this coming Monday. He was very concerned with how much weight Daddy has lost (66 pounds) and how weak he is. Dr. Heath ordered for Daddy to be put on a feeding pump. At first he was going to order for him to only use the pump at night, but then decided that Daddy needed around the clock nourishment. He's only getting 60 mls an hour which isn't a lot but it's about all he can stand right now. We've been trying to get him to drink as much water or low calorie gator aide as we can because we're afraid he's going to get dehydrated again. We can't make him understand that even though the food that is going through his tube is liquid it still doesn't have enough fluid in it to keep him hydrated. (In case you didn't know, Daddy's just a little bit on the stubborn side.) I know he gets really tired of hearing us say "Daddy you gotta drink". Anyway.... so he hasn't had any radiation treatments since last Friday and depending on how his strength is on Monday will determine if he gets chemo or radiation next week.
Thanks again to everyone for your prayers and support.
2 comments:
We continue to pray for LeRoy's strength. I know he gets tired of hearing you tell him but keep on pushing, it sounds like he needs it. Thank you for the updates!
Carolyn Edelstein
I think of Uncle Roy & the rest of you every day. I really appreciate the updates. I know that cancer treatments are hard on the whole family. May God give each of you strength, encouragement & peace during this trying time.
Much Love & Many Blessings,
Karla Long Setchel
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