Monday we met with the transplant specialist to discuss the timeline and what to expect at transplant time. If everything goes as planned, we are hoping for him to have his bypass at the end of January or first week in February. This is the non-invasive off the pump bypass---you know dad the latest and greatest.
Tuesday he was to start his last round of chemo, except that he had a fever and wasn't feeling up to snuff. Dr. Kazhdan immediately wanted him back in the hospital to which he refused. So instead he had a chest XRay, and met with the infectious disease specialist in his office. He agreed to let Dad stay at home, but made Mom learn how to give Dad IV antibiotics. So he now is getting IV antibiotics twice a day. Dad is getting started on some Robitussin for some congestion, but otherwise has no fever. Needless to say, his last round of chemo has been delayed, which delays his bypass and the transplant as well.
Dad had a great New Year. It is the first he can remember that he hasn't had anything to drink. We spent New Year's Day watching football, lounging and relaxing with family. He goes back to Dr. Kazhdan's office on Monday for more labs.
At least Dad didn't spend New years in the hospital! HAPPY NEW YEARS!!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
Rambo hey man I just heard today and wanted to let you know we are praying for you here in Houston. I was in Austin and stopped in on the old gang and they gave me the address,stay strong and if you are up to it yell back at me
Tom Pettit
Post a Comment