Hospital Saga
Complications, Medical Updates June 20th, 2010
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Sometimes during this battle, you can hit snags. I’ve hit a few lately
To summarize, I had not been feeling well the week of June 7th. As the week wore on I wasn’t able to keep food and medication down. Finally on Tuesday the 18th after trying to hydrate and eat bland foods for a week, Rachael and I decided that heading to the ER was the best course of action.
I was admitted into the Oncology Unit dydrated, a low white cell count and Keystones found in the UA. Not good. I was in until Thursday. I developed severe shoulder pain – I believe aasociated with the hemiparesis on my left side. I can deal with that. Great! I’ve had 3-4 good meals. I’m holding meals, fluids have been pumped in via IV and I’m doing ok so I’m discharged Thursday late afternoon.
Thursday night at home was difficult sleeping. My left arm was extrememely uncomfortable due to the same pain. When I awoke Friday my left hand was so swollen it looked round and like a baseball. We knew this wasn’t a good sign so we called the oncology unit and sure enough they recommended returning to the ER because of the risk of blood clots forming. So back to the ER! 4 hours and an ultrasound on my left hand/arm later I was back at home. The ultrasound showed no evidence of clotting anywhere and blood work showed my kidneys were fine. Back home and sleeping ok with some pain management in place
So that is the week and I’m trying to stick with the plan. This snag is done.
Today is a new day.
More to come. Need to get back on back on Chemo.
More to come…
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Thinking of you and hoping that things look up, Mark. You never cease to inspire me.
Hey Mark – glad you’re back at home and hope you feel a little better each day! Sheesh! I agree with Betsy’s comment – really, you never cease to inspire me!
Oh, and happy late Father’s Day! I hope you were able to at least enjoy parts of it!
Mark – God must think you are an amazingly strong man! He’s trusting you with an awfully big load, lately. I pray for you daily. I love that you share your heart and make yourself so vulnerable on here. It gives those of us who don’t know you great insight into who Mark is and how best to pray for you. I feel like I should document my journey a little more, but I’m too busy coming to blogs like yours to stay encouraged. God has definitely created an amazing tool in you. It’s definitely a wild ride, but he holds our hand and continually provides little reminders that he’s there in it all. I hope you’re finding those, too. Lovin your faith..
Feel better. Close your eyes and remember the sound of your laughter when you were but a child. Remember what made you laugh wildly. Remember and breathe deep. Think of the first time you had a huge ice cream cone. Sleep well tonight and tomorrow is a new today.
You are loved and prayed for!
Praying for you and Rachel.
Hi sweetie.
Think about you all the time. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hang in there hon!