Not So Tubular
Well, they removed the tube today. Another attempt of flushing the tube with water caused more pain and vomiting. We don't know if the tube was placed incorrectly from the get go, or if normal stomach contractions pushed it out. Regardless, it's been taken out for now. Once David's stomach has had time to heal they will put in another tube.
The good news is that David's nausea has passed. Now, he just feels very weak. A day of vomiting, no food and chemo will do that. David had a slight fever when he returned to PMH after his procedure. They started him on antibiotics right away. As I said before he is susceptible to infection and they don't want to take any risks.
We thought this was going to be the easy week. There's no turning back now. The good news is that David has almost completed one week of treatment. Only 5 1/2 weeks left.
posted by David Wichman @ 9:55 PM
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5 Comments:
Lots of hugs, and positive thoughts sent your way....
Cassie & Stef
Hang in there man! Sounds like it's been a pretty tough slog so far. We're all thinking about you.
Ganbatte David,thinking of you love Jen
Hey Mister.....It's almost like your pregnant with that vomit cycle of yours. In a way it's good that it seems cyclical. Sorry to hear about the feeding tube. That thing thing sounds horribly gross.
I'm glad your home..or going home soon.
Home is always better than the hospital.
Puking in your own toilet is much better than those silly kidney shaped bowls.
Vienne asked if you were throwing up because you ate too many sweets again...
I told her that you ate too many chips this time.
Get well...rest..be healthy.
Love Tara
Hey David, thinking of you and sending lots of good thoughts and prayers.I know you will get through this rough time. Remember all the good things waiting at home, your new game set and not forgetting my promise to read "The Irish Famine Years 1842-1845".It'll do wonders for your appetite! Be brave,much love to you and Jeanette.>>Martina
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