Well, things have gone as they say "to hell in a handbasket". Peter continues to be unable to eat solid food and has to force himself to drink smoothies and Ensure.
Our friends Linda & Jim came by yesterday and Linda helped us to realize that things had gotten out of hand. Peter's inability to eat is probably the result of his body going into "starvation mode". This is not something he has any control over so he is going to need some counseling, both psychological and nutritional to get out of this hole. Linda made alot of suggestions of what we could do but Peter is very discouraged and feels like the best place for him is back at Duke. They can give him IV nutrtition, get his meds adjusted, and counseling so that once he begins to gain weight we can return home and follow-up with counseling here.
The plan at the moment is to call Duke tomorrow and request admission for IV nutrition. I think once they see him and talk to him they will agree.
Please keep up in your thoughts and prayers. This is the hardest time we have had so far and we need all the help we can get. I'm not sure yet where I will be staying but will update the blog as often as I can.
Wendy
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