Daddy's pain level has gotten a lot worse over the past few days. Mom called me down there a little after 8:00 this morning because Daddy was in such sever pain and she felt he needed to go to the hospital but Daddy was refusing to go. Larry was already there and he said he's never seen Daddy (or anyone) in that much pain. Mom had already put a call into Dr. Heath's nurse and was waiting for a call back. She called again a little while later and had to leave another message. Finally I got tired of waiting and seeing Daddy hurting that I called and told them I had to speak with someone immediately, I didn't want a call back, I wanted to speak with someone NOW. I talked to the RN that will be in charge of Daddy's Cyber Knife treatments, who talked to the doctor that is on call for Dr. Heath and he wrote Daddy a prescription for a pain patch. So Daddy is on the pain patch (we change it every 3 days) along with lortab which he takes every 3 1/2 to 4 hours. They said to hold off on the morphine to see if the patch and lortab would control his pain. If it didn't then we could add it back.
One of the side effects of this pain patch is the hallucination (this is what caused the bad hallucinations the last time he was in the hospital) and it can also cause problems with breathing. As if Daddy didn't already have enough problems with that. At least we do have the oxygen at home for him and a pulse ox so we can keep a check on his O2 levels.
Mom is really nervous and overwhelmed with all the new developments (she's broken down several times today). We finally got her to take a nerve pill this afternoon and she took a nap while Daddy was sleeping. She is afraid to be alone with him tonight so Debbie is spending the night in case something were to happen. With all the snow Larry doesn't have any work so he will probable relieve Debbie in the morning and I'll go down sometime in the afternoon. Christy has been running all over town doing Mom's Christmas shopping for her because Mom is worried she won't have a present for everyone. Of course all we want is for her to take care of herself and Daddy to be cancer free.
DADDY TO BE CANCER FREE ....... That would certainly be our Christmas Miracle.
4 comments:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love Roy and Doris so much and my heart is broken with the news. I pray for God's peace and love to wrap all of you in His arms. If ever there was one of God's own it is those two. I love you all.
Bless you Hollie for the updates. I know it's a difficult thing to do -- putting what's happening into words, but for those of us who love & are praying for your family -- I know for me, it helps me feel more connected. I agree with your prayer of a Christmas miracle for Uncle Roy to be cancer free. So glad yo took control with the receptionist & got help for your Dad.
Much Love & Many Blessings,
Karla Setchel
Our love & prayers to all as you grasp the new turn of events. We all pray for the Lord to keep Roy comfortable & as pain-free as possible & to give you all the strentgh.
God Bless,
Laurie Ann, Tom, Jessica,Ryan
Ray & Gail
I am lifting up your Dad and Mom before the Throne of Grace during this difficult and trying time. I will also be praying for you and your entire family for strength and grace in the days to come.
Please give your Dad and Mom my love.
Diana Marr
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