Stan is doing much better in terms of his coherence. He is still not able to be alone but he knows people when they visit and is taking interest in the news and sports again. Also, Stan still has his sense of humor throughout all these trying times.
He definitely has GVHD of the skin (rash) and digestive tract (sores in his mouth and throat). So his steroids (to fight GVHD) have been increased and now we have to watch his blood pressure again because of that. Also his anti-fungal medicine is back on again--his anti rejection meds have been lowered (a good thing) and his electrolytes are better today so he did not need as much IV meds today. His eyes bothered him this am, but luckily it turns out that he just has dry eye and the Dr gave him eye moistening drops and a cream that would help with the painfulness of dry eyes (the cream made his vision fuzzy, so walking was out today--he felt dizzy) He did walk around the floor yesterday with a walker. Tomorrow he should get OT and PT again. He will be in the hospital for at least a week until the GVHD clears up AND his blood levels even out again.
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Stan and Leslie: Glad to hear things are looking better. We will pray for you tonight at DFL. Most of your blog points to positive signs. We are thrilled and thank God for that. Love to you both!
Blessings,
Donna W.
PS - I have a little cold or alergy so I will stay away until I am healthy.
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