Today was like the old adage, two steps forward, one step back. The doctors and nurses have been taking blood work and checking Reb's blood sugar since the surgery. They decided that he was low in some nutrients, and gave him a drink of phosphorous. Phosphorous helps the body release energy from fat, carbs and protein, and low levels can signal malnutrition. Although important to get through a well-balanced diet, this is terrible tasting stuff to drink straight up!
The timing couldn't have been worse for the phosphorous. Reb had just started to get an appetite, and had ordered a turkey dinner, complete with mashed potatoes and gravy. He barely got the drink down before dinner came, and it soured his stomach so much, he didn't want to eat anything. The wonderful menu they have available to patients at Huntsman Cancer Hospital is almost going to waste. Hopefully by later tonight, some of the lighter foods will start sounding good to him.
Reb did have a couple of visitors today that lifted his spirits, and it is Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.
So depending on what he can eat tonight, and again tomorrow morning, we will see about checking out of the hospital Monday. The IVs remained in his central line because he couldn't bring himself to eat anything today. I guess the positive thing today was that he actually had an appetite, although that quickly disappeared. We are hoping tomorrow will bring a renewed appetite, removal of IVs and possibly a trip home. The doctors will tell us more in the morning.
Diving in Belize
Reb and Marsha
2 comments:
Wow, I just read it all. Marsha, my heart goes out to you, especially the long day of surgery. I have my best energy sending out positive "rays" to both of you, and our prayers are with you as well. Monday's a perfect day to go home for FHE!!
Sounds like you need a pot of mom's mashed potatoes and gravy!!
I hope you get to read this from home today.
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