2/22/11 2:45 PM

Ed says to say "this is the beginning of something new."  They finally got the chemo started at about 2:15 - he had a rough morning and the picc line they were planning to use for the chemo is blocked so they had to unhook the TPN to use that line for the chemo.  When the chemo is finished today, they will re-connect the TPN.  Dr. Menco (the oncologist)  is getting Ed on the schedule (hopefully for tomorrow) for the  surgeon to put a portacath in Ed's chest so we won't have continued issues with the picc lines.  This is very common - the portacath is a somewhat "sturdier" means of getting all the stuff he needs into him and requires less maintenance than the picc line.  Dr. Menco doesn't feel there is any problem with doing this procedure - Ed did very well during the surgery last Thursday, so we'll just get it done.  I'll let you know when I have confirmation of that.

I have read all your messages to Ed just now and we're watching "Let's Make a Deal" on TV. His back is tender from the bone marrow test and he has a headache, so he's consented to some pain meds.  The morning bout of vomiting and diarrhea seems to have passed in the last half hour and he's feeling much more comfortable.  He sends a "hi" and says this sucks.  He'd rather be out riding the motorcycle - it's a beautiful day.  We did go downstairs and sat in the outdoor atrium in the sun for a few minutes this morning.  He wants to take the motorhome to the beach as soon as he is allowed to go home.  Dr. Menco says he'll try to help us make that happen once we get everything set up.  Ed wants to start planning a party.........

More later.  I'm missing "Brandi" wrestle with the agonizing decision of whether to trade her trip to the Caribbean for a chance at door number 3.......Ed wants me to lay on the bed and watch this riveting show with him.  Love to all.  Liz