Friday, October 21, 2011

A Turn

It has been quite a while since my last communication.  But I have not been able to work on the computer at all until today.  That is because of a major turn.  I’ll share the highlights (if they can be called that!)

After the radiation I took a dramatic turn for the worse and was hospitalized.  Blood work showed serious liver blockage that would not allow the liver to do its work.  So a procedure was done to install a stint.  Happily it was a success and the liver is now doing its work.  Good news!

However, on the downside is the bone pain has dramatically increased.  The rest of hospital stay was work to get on top of the pain.  I am now at home because of a portable pump that administers the meds.  I've gotten a lot of relief but it is still a battle.

The doc has determined the chemo drugs will change to address the bone issues.  The main need is to gain strength and weight and begin chemo again.

Well, time for rest.  Thanks again for your prayers and acts of love and help.

Glen