Well, he's progressed to jello and broth and so far all is well. The drs. have decided to add another immunosuppressant to help the gut heal faster. Maybe by Sunday or Monday he can start soft solids again. The runs are way down today so that is a good sign. He seems to feel better and is very optimistic.
Peter has been learning progressive relaxation techniques and they seem to be helping. He seems to feel better able to handle the situation he finds himself in.
Yesterday as I was leaving the transplant unit there was a patient be wheeled in who looked familiar. It turned out that it was one of the ladies we had met at the clinic. She is also from Wilmington and we had seen her at the oncologist's office last month. She was admitted yesterday with the same problems that Peter has been having. She has been unable to eat in 3 weeks, has had diarhea and lost alot of weight. She was in the hospital in Wilmington but they were unable to do anything for her. Initial diagnosis: GVHD of the gut. The silver lining to this is that she is feeling like Peter did when he was admitted and he is able to talk with her and help her. It reminds him of how far he has come and that helps alot with bolstering his spirits.
Kim & Todd will get to Raleigh tonight and then we will see them tomorrow. Not sure what our plans are.
Happy Easter to all.
Wendy
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