Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Day 56
Someone asked me what we will do with all of our “free time” now that Stan does not have to go to the ATC everyday. We don’t exactly have free time—he still has to have his IV treatments, but I do them at the apartment instead of having them done by the nurses at the ATC. So, he has one IV (Foscarnet) that he gets every 8 hours—each treatment is 2 and ½ hours long. He also has 2 other treatments that he gets once per day that are each 3 hours long (and cannot be given at the same time because the 2 drugs would interact).(so,last night I had to learn how to use an IV pump) Before and after each IV treatment, I have to flush the CVC lines with saline and heparin. He also has about 30 pills to take throughout the day. So we are still quite busy, but it is soooooo nice not to have to catch a bus to go to the ATC for 4-8 hours a day. He is still quite easily fatiqued, but getting better at walking and awake longer everyday!!!!(finally).
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Hello Leslie & Stan : Good to hear that Stan is making progress, and Leslie, you certainly have your work cut out for you. I read your blog daily. Hang in there!
Hi Stan and Leslie: Glad to hear that Stan is almost back in the dance! It sounds like the doctors are very pleased or they wouldn't be letting him stay at home some days. I see nurse Leslie is back on duty. Our Monday night bible study (DFL) prayed for you both Monday night. Every day now is a day closer to Brunswick.It will be here before you know it.
Well Stan the man - you beat me again. I only had to take 29 pills a day. Are you sure you aren't taking a placebo just to get the record? You will see the pills decrease again before too long. We love you both and have been praying for you daily. Blessings, Donna W.
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