So Dad surrendered yesterday. He agreed to be readmitted to the hospital last night. As I told you all yesterday, Dr. Kazhdan, Elizabeth his nurse and Mom were pleading with him to be readmitted to the hospital. After waiting at the oncologist's office for several hours, getting IV dexamethasone and IV pain meds he finally agreed. Last night the ambulance picked him up and transported him back to the hospital.
The CT scan didn't show any changes which is good. Dad thought he injured himself when he tried to get up. There were no new fractures or any new swelling. Now they are working on getting him back under control with his pain management and physical therapy. The big problem now is that he is scared to get up because he might hurt himself. The anxiety of this is going to be an issue to work through so that he can build his strength and stamina as well as strengthen his bones. They finally got the bed that he will need temporarily at home while he is healing and are working on getting a lift chair to help him get up and recline fully. These are the types of chairs they have at his oncologist's office and he loves them. They have heat, massage, fully recline and lift the occupant to standing without pain.
Tomorrow dad will get his first dose of this new round of chemo. We aren't sure when he will be discharged home again. We are working getting physical therapy set up for him when he goes home. This is difficult with his insurance. Most of the companies in town don't accept his insurance.
We'll see how things go and what we need to plan next.
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Good Morning Ram & Gillian & Trish: This is my second attempt at posting my comment - first message was bragging about how smart I am to have figured this out - forgot my password so had to reset password - hopefully this will work - thanks so much for the up-dates - lets me pray specifics - which I will be doing all day - love you Ram - just hate that you have to go through all of this - blessings to all - Sharyn
Ram - I am on my way to get my eyelashes permed/dyed - I do it about every 6 months - the reason I have it done - I think - it's a white girl curse!! Anyway - thought you would laugh at that one! I wash her windows so it doesn't cost and I do loooove it when done. May you have a pain-free day today Ram - love you. xxoo Sharyn.
Good Morning Ram - eyelashes look fab! Praying specifically for you today that you will have no more spasms and be able to go home.
We love you
xxxxoooo
Sharyn
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