It’s been 9 days since my last post. A lot has happened. I thought I was on course for recovery. Actually we are always on course for recovery, but it doesn’t always look the way we want it.
I developed a fever that continued to escalate over several days. The abdominal pain increased. And I had severe nausea in my gut and my head. Nausea to the point I couldn’t think straight or move. Doctor ordered Zofran, a nausea med, which I took for 3 days and it had no effect whatsoever. Changed to another med called Compezine which helped somewhat.
At the same time the fever went higher and the lung secretions increased dramatically. Since I was having chills too it reminded me of how I used to feel when I got frequent infections. Doctor ordered a catscan to look at the abdomen and lungs. Abdomen was fine but lungs had pneumonia. A 10 day course of Levaquin was ordered. After 4 days the fever came down. Yesterday was day 7 and the first time I was up and about most of the day. The nausea has subsided, thank goodness. So far that was the toughest thing to deal with. It was quite the struggle.
Yesterday saw my primary doc and follow up with colorectal doc. Pneumonia appears to be in check. Everything continues to look good from the surgery. I’ve also had an ongoing leakage problem with my g-tube. After 14 years the opening tends to expand. Seeing someone today to see what can done. Next Tuesday I see the oncologist to see what they will be recommending.
That’s the last scheduled appointment. If nothing else gets added we should be able to come home by the end of next week. That sounds sooooooo good to say.
I went into the abyss for a few days where I was able to have little clarity or awareness due to high fever and severe nausea. I am finding my way home. I can feel and see some light. I am meditating again. I am remembering to breathe. Life offers daily miracles and I’m able to see some of them.
I am most grateful for Nalani for her unconditional love and support. I am ever so thankful to have a team of doctors at a world class medical facility like Mayo Clinic which always puts the patient first. Mayo Clinic is far superior to any other. Even though I have not been able to communicate much these past couple weeks, I am joyed to know of your well-being messages. They have provided me a space of peace and love during this physical challenge.
It’s an understatement for me to say how pleased I will be to see those of you I can on my return, embrace you, and join in our circle of life together once again.
Much love always.