Day 2
Deb had an almost great day today. She had the chemo all night and was in good spirits when I arrived at about 10:30. She asked for some of her favorites, Turkey Hill Diet iced green tea and rice pudding. When she tasted both of them this morning, she asked me to check the expiration dates because they did not taste right to her. That was the first indication that the chemo was taking hold and that her taste buds were being overpowered by the medicine.
The doctors and staff again seem very attentive. There is hardly an hour that goes by when someone does not stop by to see how she is doing and what they can do to comfort her. This is definitely a first class operation with patient care at the foremost.
Deb tried to get a mile walk in around the perimeter of the floor. Seventeen times around is a mile and she made 10 lapse. As small as the place is, there were 3 other guys walking they started chatting and striking up conversations. Hopefully, Deb will be able to go further tomorrow.
Deb's lunch was not appealing to and she forced herself to eat the spinach. One of the nurses mentioned how good the soup was at one of the cafeterias and we tried that today. Deb loved the cream of broccoli soup, but later in the day it did not love her back.
Deb was able to nap in the afternoon and if anyone tried to call, we had the cell phone on vibrate and the land line disconnected. If you use the cell and get no answer, please leave a voicemail with your message. Deb may be sleeping or being examined but she would love to know that you called her and were thinking of her.
At about 3:30 Deb got a bit of the "Cream of Montezuma" revenge. That lasted the better part of 2 hours and they are not sure if it is related to the chemo, the cream of broccoli soup or perhaps an infection. They are closely watching the later.
Deb tried a half of turkey sandwich for dinner and we are not sure how that is going to settle in but she was a trooper for trying.
Deb sends her love to all and looks forward to hearing from you on the blog. We print the updates every day and take them down for our visit.
Thanks to everyone.
JT
posted by Joe @ 7:54 PM
5 Comments:
Deb- I was glad to hear from you while I was at work. miss u all the time there, I saw wendy Rairdon tonite and she sends her love. Talk to you tomorrow.
holly
Debbie...glad to hear that Day 2 was almost better!! I don't think I would like that Cream of Spinach soup either..but I think you already would know that!
Rick
Hi Debbie, its your old friend Nate from JMU. I am sure you heard I have a son now. He just turned 2 and I took him on his first sleigh ride today (with a snow tube). he got snow in his face, almost cried and did not want to try it anymore. but he enjoyed watching me go down the hill a few more times.
I want you to know I think its incredible that you are willing to share your struggle and it is very moving and we are all pulling for you. You and your family will be in our prayers. God Bless You.
Dear Deb, I can't wait to see you
this afternoon. Lee is doing fine. He helped me figure this whole thing out. You know how good I am with computers.
Deb,
We'll try this blog again - it doesn't like us. We were glad to hear that you were happy with the Oncologist and we want you to know that you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Kim
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