As expected, there is an increase from 3 to 5 for today and then he'll stay on 4 while they test him next Monday. I expect that should be fairly stable now that he's drinking three ensures and eating. The ensure's actually have a fair amount of Vitamin K which is okay for him to have, as long as it is consistent. He'll also go see the doctor on the same day as the pulmonary doctor and then on the 7th he should be ready for his second round of chemo and a visit with the radiation oncologist.
Tomorrow I'll have to make sure Chris has his breakfast because even though he tells me he'll go find something to eat, he doesn't so the only way to make sure he eats is to put the food in front of him. I gave him a mug of pea soup when I got home at 5 and then gave him two Nathan's hot dogs and some baked beans at 7:30. Then he drank the third ensure of the day. He also nibbled on a bunch of dark chocolate dove squares so one way or the other he's getting over 2,000 calories a day right now. Hopefully that puts us in a great position for the start of chemo.
hey - hang in there ...it sounds like some progress is being made with eating and enjoying the home comforts. We are settling back in at home, although it is very busy right now. Will be in touch at the weekend. T and G
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