Side Effects
The chemo is making it's way through David's body killing off any cancer cells. Unfortunately, it is making him vomit like clock work every 3 hours. This is a common side effect and will pass. His temperature, blood pressure and oxygen level remains good. His spirits remain positive.
He has not tried the feeding tube again as he's really not up to it. They will try in the morning and if it is a success send him home with a baggie full of anti-nausea medication. Hopefully, he'll be coming home tomorrow.
posted by David Wichman @ 11:38 PM
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Hi David
When I was talking to Susan Shipton this morning about some IBBY business, I asked about you, and Susan gave me your blog address.
This is my first-ever post on a blog -- so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right. I've asked my in-house tech support (teenager Ellis) for guidance!
It is so, so crummy that you have to go through even more of this stuff. I guess all there is to do is to rely on the expertise of the medical pros and to let yourself be carried by the support of everyone who loves you.
Pretty soon, this will be part of your "back story" -- something you tell people about at a party, or a perspective that gives you a way to offer informed empathy to someone else who is going through cancer.
You've always had empathy to spare -- and now you'll have even more experience to add to that empathy.
You are so well-liked and admired. When you arrive at an event or meeting, the feeling in the room seems to lift to meet your joyful spirit. "David's here!" I look forward to my next "David's here!" experience.
Ellis wanted me to pass on her big hello -- she thinks you're very cool. (I used Ellis's blog account for this!)
Sending you friendly, admiring, loving, healing thoughts.
Helena Aalto
Thanks Jeanette for the update. Both you and David are in our thoughts and we are sending positive energy. Hopefully the lousy nausea and pain from the tube will go away soon. (Maybe I should be sending threatening thoughts to scare them away! Grrrrrrrrr!) Take care. Janice
As horrible as the nausea is - it is a sign that the chemo is doing it's job...which is a very good thing! Stef and I send our positive thoughts, energy and prayers your way. We love you both!
Cassie & Stef
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