Day 4

Day 4 was the second dose of chemo for dad.

Dad slept well last night, although he still seems to think he can do anything, including help move a refrigerator. He was trying to help mom move the upstairs mini fridge and in attempts to slide it out of it's spot he pulled a muscle in his chest, this time on the left side. He also realized that he just can't pop out of bed like he use to when he was younger. He did need to take his pain medication this morning because of his muscle pull, but was not in too much pain.

0845: Arrive at the boutique for labs and vital signs.
o900: In the office waiting for Dr. Kahzdan. He decided to use this time to stretch, which will be part of his daily routine from now on. He is learning from Rocky, the dog who stretches every morning before he gets up and runs around. Oops, no one told Dr. Kahzdan we were waiting, so she was embarrassed.
0920: Meet with Dr. Kahzdan and is examined. Dad's labs all look good, his kidney function tests look even better, the only thing is Dad is anemic. Dad will also need some magnesium today with his fluids.
1000: In with Elizabeth, the nurse to start his IV. She was very nervous with Mom and I in the room. We stepped out and she got it on the 3rd attempt.
1040: IV fluids infusing with the magnesium. Dad is reading his chemo information about eating habits and answering emails and calls. In between he sneaks a small nap in.
1145: Nausea medication in, Dad's feeling great. A little flushed from the magnesium, but no other problems.
1155: Velcade in
1204: Elizabeth checks his blood pressure one last time, removes his IV and we are released.

Dad is now going to have to take supplemental magnesium, since his levels stay low. We will try to get some magnesium rich foods into his diet to help with this.

Mom and Dad drive home to check his blood sugar, take his insulin, dex and eat lunch.

1645: Dad relaxing and trying to take a nap

2000: Lupita and Lico came to visit Dad, his sister and brother in law. They visited briefly, saw the house and went home. Dad is a little tender from his muscle pull, but his throat is a little better and he is feeling good.

I will post some pictures tonight of Rocky and Dad at the boutique. Thank you for your support and comments.