Kathy was our nurse for the visit – it’s always nice to have someone that we’ve had before. Took Don’s weight, temp. I’m happy he is maintaining his weight so far – not sure how long this will last but for now I’m glad. He had a rough night going to the bathroom – not frequently but when he did go it wasn’t so pleasant for him L - made for a rough morning – just didn’t feel well at all with stomach being so unsettled and queasy.
Kathy took Don’s blood pressure (BP) as well as weight and temp. Apparently when he stood up his BP went down. They said this isn’t unusual but as a precaution they gave him hydration for 1 hour. When Don told Kathy about diarrhea last night she let the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Kelly know and they want a sample for tomorrow – we will take back then. They want to make sure he doesn’t have any kind bacterial infection. They can’t give Don anything like Imodium until they make sure there is no infection. Once it is determined there is no infection, they will give him something for the diarrhea - so hope there isn't so they will!! Also while Kathy was examining the dressing that is over the port Don said it was really tender to the touch. She again informed Kelly – it is red around the port opening but I told Don it’s been red awhile and I told Kelly that as well. I know they would have had to notice it before now. Anyway – they will do a culture on the spot tomorrow just to make sure it’s okay.
NP Kelly came in and checked his breathing and asked her normal questions – Don always manages to say something that makes her laugh. While examining Don he told her he was having a hard time swallowing his pills – this just started this morning actually. We told her he has gargled everyday to prevent any mouth sores. She said it’s possible to have them further down his esophagus and this could be the problem. Not sure what they can do about this – I’m a bit concerned because he has to have medication every day.
We got the blood work and as suspected his counts are dropping – but we knew that. His potassium was low so rather than keep us there for 2-hour infusion they gave us some pills for him to take. Even though I was like “oh great more pills” it was better than staying there for 2 more hours.
We were on our way back to apartment by 3:25 p.m. so this was a quick visit. Back tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
Took our trip to 7-11 for my coffee and scratch offs – but of course haha!! Sure wish I would win something big on these dang things! Don had apple and pears when we got back – he managed to get down 2 of the potassium pills without a problem – thank goodness. Two more to go later. Don laid down and I need to get him up – now what to fix him for dinner is the question.
About 7:15 p.m. I fixed him some green beans and round potatoes – he ate them fine – and he had to take other 2 potassium pills and another one – so far so good.
He’s going to lay down a bit and then watch some Monday night football. So I’m going to post this and call it a day as well. Update - he didn't lay down - but he is watching some TV waiting for Monday night football!
Keep those prayers coming everyone – we appreciate them all!
Until tomorrow…………
Love you all!
Don & Muffin
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