Since the last post , Pat has been on a little bit of a roller coaster. They had to put in an NG tube to feed her medication and food as she was becoming unresponsive. Then they put in a lumbar drain to drain excess Cerebral Fluid (CF/CSF).
Since they put in the drain, Pat has improved greatly, using small sentences, appearing brighter. She was able eat today without the tube, although the tube will remain in place for a while. She is also sporting some gloves that look like white boxing gloves to prevent her from removing any of her tubes.
We hope that this trend continues. We are currently looking for accommodations for her as will probably continue her radiation and chemo treatment at Duke.
Thanks for your support,
Scott
Scott, We’re praying hard for both of you. Stay strong.
Love you, Susan and Mike
Scott, So glad to hear of the upward trend. We are here if you need us for anything. Give each other a kiss from us. Love you both.
Good news! I’ll pass it on to Sammy and Chuy. 🙂 They send their love!
Dearest Scott, you may find this response too intrusive, but if it is at all possible, bring Pat home when she is stable. It is my experience that one heals faster and better when they are in their own environment, surrounded by their family, friends and puppies. I say this knowing the difficulties you must be facing and only wish the best for both of you. Vija
Thanks Vija,
We had to make a very tough decision on whether to bring her back home. After consulting with a lot of the staff, it made more sense for her to do her treatment at Duke. There is a lot less risk in case of another adverse event.