Oh yeah, the fanny pack is back!

After a few long days in the hospital, Reb was able to come home. They decided it was a reaction to the pill form of the chemo he was receiving. They were able to stabilize him and send him home.

At his doctor's appointment, they decided to put in a Hickman Catheter. It is a catheter that goes in his chest, about where his port was. They used an ultrasound to place it into his artery, and now they hook the drugs up there. It is a small pain, the tubing extends a foot or more, but nothing compared to what a pain the colostomy bag was! This is a walk in the park.

He had his first treatment with the catheter, and all went well. He was even feeling well enough to take up his brother Wally's gracious offer to go to the U of U v. BYU game. He was going to go, come hell or high water, and the Utes put on a show for him. What a great game, and we are so thankful to Wally's family for allowing him the opportunity to go. He came home frozen solid, and a little tired, but with a huge smile on his face and stories to tell.

Reb is even feeling well enough to travel to Portland, Oregon to visit Jill for Thanksgiving. They have been having a wonderful time. After they get back, he is scheduled for more chemo. We are inching closer to the half-way point. He is feeling well, just a little tired and cold. His appetite is a little off, but that is to be expected.

Go Utes! and Go Reb!