Eventful Day
Wrap Up (11:30pm)- Leigh used Paul's G-button to administer Paul's oral chemo today; it went fine. Later she put in a tablet (crushed), but Paul got sick shortly after. I think we'll need to take it slow and be judicious with what we do for a while. All-in-all, it sounds like the day went better than expected. Paul has slept away most of the day. I am pressing to get him a ticket home asap. Maybe tomorrow. I need him home. Thanks for your concentrated prayers; there's no doubt it made a difference.
Update #2 (5:30pm)- Leigh got Paul over to radiation without too much problem. The only issue encountered was that his radiation mask didn't fit well since his face is swollen (I guess from this morning's stuff). Leigh and Paul were back in the room when I talked to them, and was sleeping well. The pain team ramped up his meds today in light of all that has taken place. So, I guess the hard stuff of today is over.
Update #1 (12:45pm)- Paul is back in the room with a G-tube placed and ready to be used. There were no complications. The GI doc came out with pictures to show Leigh what he found. Paul had a narrow stricture (that he fixed with a dilation balloon), and the esophagus is VERY red, irritated, etc. This confirms what we thought. The excellent news is that Paul's stomach is in good shape as is everything else beneath that point that he scoped. This should mean that the G-tube will work fine. Pray this afternoon that the radiation will go OK - getting over there, laying on the table, etc. More later this afternoon.
Update #2 (5:30pm)- Leigh got Paul over to radiation without too much problem. The only issue encountered was that his radiation mask didn't fit well since his face is swollen (I guess from this morning's stuff). Leigh and Paul were back in the room when I talked to them, and was sleeping well. The pain team ramped up his meds today in light of all that has taken place. So, I guess the hard stuff of today is over.
Update #1 (12:45pm)- Paul is back in the room with a G-tube placed and ready to be used. There were no complications. The GI doc came out with pictures to show Leigh what he found. Paul had a narrow stricture (that he fixed with a dilation balloon), and the esophagus is VERY red, irritated, etc. This confirms what we thought. The excellent news is that Paul's stomach is in good shape as is everything else beneath that point that he scoped. This should mean that the G-tube will work fine. Pray this afternoon that the radiation will go OK - getting over there, laying on the table, etc. More later this afternoon.
posted by Saxon Report at 11:45 AM
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Lord Jesus,
Thank you that You are holding Paul in your arms of comfort even now. Thank you that You are holding Leigh as well. May Your grace be poured on them in abundance. May Your power and strength be evident each moment. May Your wisdom for each decision be plentiful and clear. Jesus, they are in Your strong hands and we pray for healing. Thank you for your abiding love..You will never leave them. Amen.
Hooray for brave Paul! So glad you guys got some answers and that things went relatively well... here's to an early bedtime for EVERYONE tonight!! The Fricks
Praising God that today is now behind you, and I pray that tomorrow starts quicker healing from the better nutrition Paul will be able to receive. We know that the Lord is holding that precious baby in His hands, and that He is filling your spirit with peace and joy, even among all the suffering. Blessings to yall and goodnight -
When my dad had cancer and got his G button mom mom found the key was to add liquids etc VERY SLOWLY followed by water SLOWLY. When Paul get use to it should make life a lot easier.
Praising the Lord for progress!!
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