Late Posting

Mom called last night but we were without Internet - so here is her info late.

The doctor reported that some of the biopsy report came back and was negative. That should be good news except that it did not confirm or deny the Vasculitis diagnosis. They are pretty sure that it is this latest diagnosis so they are going to proceed with the treatments. Today (Friday) they are going to do a new EMG before the 3rd treatment and plan to continue with the chemo treatments every other day. Let's continue to pray for a diagnosis and treatment. It would just be so wonderful to know what is going on with dad.

Dad is still on the 50% oxygen. That is good but not great. Today they will be doing a CAT Scan of his abdomen. They have stopped the tube feeding for the last two days. Dad's bowels have slowed down for the past four days and they want to be sure that there is no blockage in the abdomen or bowels.

Mom had the two goals yesterday: getting the special 'boots' and the 'sip & pull straw'. She checked into both but came up shy. The 'boots' need to be specially fitted so they are waiting for someone to come and do that - it's on the list. For the 'straw' she said that they are working on it - but he needs a little more strength and he needs to learn how to do it. Mom said yesterday morning dad seemed to be doing good - but by afternoon he didn't look like he knew what was going on and was having a hard time understanding things. Mom isn't sure if it is the medication, sedation, or exhaustion.

Hopefully I'll be talking to her around 10-10:30. We'll let you know how they are at that time!
Blessings!!!!