Everything is looking up! Peter has gained about 10 lbs and is feeling much better. The drs. have finally gotten all the test results back and Peter only has GVHD of the colon - no infections of any kind, so the treatment they are giving him is the right one! He remains on TPN - IV nutrition and can only have ice chips. If they feel the colon is rested enough they may start him on clear liquids today and from what the nurses tell me he could be on that for awhile. They are going to monitor him really closely.
No word yet as to when he will be discharged from the hospital to the clinic. He can get the TPN at the clinic but not at home. I have been "sleeping around" staying with different friends for this past week and will check into Homewood Suites in Durham on Thursday.
Peter has met with the physical therapist and he has him on a program to use the treadmill, the bike and some free weights. He is very motivated to gain back some of the muscle mass he lost. He looks one hundred percent better than he did last week and knows he made the right decision to come back into the hospital.
Have a great day!
Wendy
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Wow... it's been a while since I've been able to read the blog! I'm so happy that Uncle Peter has been able to receive the proper care to get him healthier. I worry being so far out of reach, but he's in my thoughts every day! Give him a big hug for me and stay positive :)
xoxo Sarah
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