Well, not only has Peter lost his hair, he has lost his voice. It seems that whatever it is that is causing the indigestion/nausea/sore throat is causing his voice to be almost not there. Or, it could be a reaction to all the meds he is on. Bottom line is, if you try to call him and no one answers, call me. If he can't be heard he won't answer his phone.
The drs. remain very positive. He had a temp (101) this morning so they ordered a chest x-ray and changed the antibiotic he was on. He seemed very congested this morning, but seemed much better by the time I left today.
One new predicament he encountered today was that his hands and fingers were beginning to swell. Since we were unable to find someone to cut his wedding ring off before he was admitted, we asked the nursing staff if they could do it. They brought in this neat little ring cutting device and after about 10 minutes the ring was off. That means we will have to get new wedding rings next Sept. for our 35 anniversary!!
Cindi & Fred came by again today. Peter & Fred played cribbage and then decided to go for a walk around the unit. Fred tried to hand washer at the nurse's station and thought it was pretty neat. Including the walk with Fred, Peter walked .75 miles today. He said he would try and get another walk in so we could say he walked a mile.
I have put a picture in this blog of Peter with no hair. He was medicated, thus the goofy look on his face. He still some moustache, but is finding he doesn't need to shave much any more.
While talking with another patient and her husband tonight I found out that once his numbers reach a certain level you are allowed out of the unit for short periods of time. Of course you must wear a mask or two, gloves and probably a hat and sweater to keep you warm. They can go only as far as the elevators but at least they sights are different and the air is not quite so dry. This patient was on day + 17 so maybe by next weekend we can walk outside of the unit.
Thanks again for your thoughts and prayers! Keep the cards and comments coming.
Wendy
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3 comments:
Chin up cuz. I am sure there are bound to be ups and downs. He has a great support system and will get through this all.We continue to think about you all daily and we are praying for you guys.
Lori & Kids
Wendy, still looking for the picture of the hairless Peter. We've just returned from Jacksonville and hope to see you both this week. Will call.
Debbie
Glad to hear he is feeling a little stronger and able to walk more. What'a a little hair? I was going to suggest that his hair would grow back brown and maybe thicker. Tell him I hope that we can eat turkey together! See u all soon, Love, your favorite sis
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