September 19, 2017
Once again, we have experienced many days filled with emotions and mixed information from various doctors. As soon as we are feeling comfortable with the plan, something else comes up or someone else comes in the room and delivers completely different options.
We are hoping today will not be one of those days!!!
Yesterday began with us planning on going to Interstate Hospital for the radiation consult and possibly getting set up for the radiation, but after getting a call from the radiation oncologist, Cliff decided that it was not a good choice for him. With the side affects, he would most likely not be able to eat for at least three weeks and the benefits would take a long time to be of any use.
The blood infection apparently is not as serious as once thought and Cliff is still able to get down his super shakes the nurses create for him along with some chicken or vegetable broth. This morning he even drank two cups of coffee! This is always good news.
We were just told this morning they will be doing the surgery for the PEG tube tomorrow. PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. PEG allows nutrition, fluids and/or medications to be put directly into the stomach, bypassing the mouth and esophagus. The doctors met with us and told us about the sequence of the procedures where there will be checks to see if they can continue. At any point, if it is not safe or they are unable to follow the sequence, they will need to pull out and it will not be possible. He is guardedly hopeful! Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.
We are hoping today will not be one of those days!!!
Yesterday began with us planning on going to Interstate Hospital for the radiation consult and possibly getting set up for the radiation, but after getting a call from the radiation oncologist, Cliff decided that it was not a good choice for him. With the side affects, he would most likely not be able to eat for at least three weeks and the benefits would take a long time to be of any use.
The blood infection apparently is not as serious as once thought and Cliff is still able to get down his super shakes the nurses create for him along with some chicken or vegetable broth. This morning he even drank two cups of coffee! This is always good news.
We were just told this morning they will be doing the surgery for the PEG tube tomorrow. PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. PEG allows nutrition, fluids and/or medications to be put directly into the stomach, bypassing the mouth and esophagus. The doctors met with us and told us about the sequence of the procedures where there will be checks to see if they can continue. At any point, if it is not safe or they are unable to follow the sequence, they will need to pull out and it will not be possible. He is guardedly hopeful! Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.
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