Things went very well yesterday - it was a long day of sitting in a chair for Ed with the various IV bags and injections, but Dr. Menco has big lounge chairs with a beautiful view out the window and Ed watched a movie and slept, so the time wasn't so bad.
He felt pretty good yesterday afternoon and evening - Kristin came by and watched a movie - and Ed slept pretty well. He started the Prednisone this morning along with his cadre of other meds, and so far so good. I'm at the office but I just talked to him and he and Tyler were getting ready to take a walk. I'll be going home in an hour to relieve him of his TPN backpack - and I'm sure he'll want Tyler to take him to Camarillo for a quick peek at the hot rod progress. I just love that we have so many "support" meds to make the chemo side effects manageable - I don't think 20 years ago, ANYONE felt like walking the neighborhood the day after they had chemo!
The drainage tubes came out with no problems yesterday, and even though we love the surgeon, he's off our dance card list for future appointments. Maybe he'll stop by for a beer and a BBQ sometime instead. THAT would be wonderful.
Ed gets his Neulasta shot this afternoon and then we see Dr. Mazur about the progress of getting rid of the infections. I'll give you an updated report this evening (if I don't fall asleep during a movie like I did last night!! )
It's nice to feel like we're back on the merry-go-round instead of the roller-coaster. I bought Ed hot air balloon ride tickets as one of his Christmas presents.....and if all goes well for the next few weeks, I'm going to book it for sometime in late May. THAT will be a very fun trip with lots of reasons to be soaring !
Dear Ed and Liz,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, the blog helps so many of us that love and care about Ed, and want to help but don't know what to do other then rejoice and celebrate the progress and agonize over the setbacks. If there is anything you need or want, I would love to be there for you. You two are truly awsome.
So glad to hear that Ed is doing well after the combo treatment on Monday...you're one tough guy. We really enjoyed getting to visit on Sunday and the kids had a blast adventuring too. The Hot Air Balloon ride sounds like a great plan and something fun to look forward to.
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Stacy & crew
Ed and Liz, sounds like you had a very positive day on Monday; congrats Ed - you stud muffin you! I already know what Ed wants to do on that hot air balloon so Liz get your dancing shoes on! :))
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So Happy to hear things went so well it's really something to smile about!!! Sounds like fun up up and away adventures await! Continued Prayers and Love to you both! XOXO
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