Monday, September 27, 2010

9/27 - Return to Hopkins to check Sodium & Potassium

12:10 - Went to IPOP.  Our Nurse, Kyong took Don's weight and it was back to his normal weight - the 10 lbs he gained yesterday was gone (wish it was that easy for me *L*).  Took bloodwork to check the Sodium & Potassium levels which which up yesterday, thus the reason for the quick return today.  After bloodwork we have to hang around for about 2 hours - went to get some lunch and just to wait around - went back up around 2:05 - results weren't in yet so waited a bit longer.  While waiting we met our Nurse Practictioner, Kelly Sahl.  She will be our Nurse for the next 6 weeks - well she's pregnant so if she delivers early we will get a new nurse but for now she's ours.  She just talked to us for a bit - listened to Don's chest - and just answered any questions we had.  2:40 - results were in and his levels were normal and we were free to go *yippeee*

Wasn't a long day but long enough - Don was very tired when we got home and rested until I fixed dinner.  After dinner I gave him his Neupogen shots and at 9:00 p.m. had to flush the catheter.  Feeling very comfortable with those 2 procedures - tomorrow I change the dressing over the catheter - not at the total comfy stage but it's coming.

Don's watching a little football and relaxing - think it will be an early night for him.  Tomorrow the family is coming over and Mark & Brina are making supper - can't wait for that!!

Oh meant to mention before I started the days activities - Happy 35th anniversary to Don and me!!  Long time huh?  For sure, but here's to many many many more!!

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