janetg Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hi all, Just came from the hospital - Ron has had the catheter removed (he wouldn't go to sleep last night just in case he missed the doctor) and the tube which was draining the fluid from the pericardium. He's now able to get in and out bed on his own and has started to eat normally (or what might be abnormally for some - too much). The dietician is having to chat with him about what better choices to make - he's diabetes counts are way out of whack (19.7 - normal is 5-7). So that's it for the chocolate milk!!! He has seen his oncologist but I haven't been there at the time. Therefore, I don't know if all samples of fluid (pleural effusion from R lung and fluid from pericardial effusion)and biopsy of tissue from pericardium show malignancy but I do know the expectation for the beginning of treatment is within four or five days. Ron could be sent to a medical floor now but there aren't any beds available. We're pleased with his status at this point. Have to run to deal with the public - the work thing is really interfering with the crisis! Thanks for keeping up in your prayers. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Good news! Prayers continue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBennett Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Something about your man doing beter that makes it easier to run and deal with the public. Happy to hear Ron is doing better. Bo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Glad to hear he is progressing. May total recovery go well. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Oh thats great! I am so glad, I will do a Happy Dance and send further prayers for continued success! Hang in there! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Glad to hear of his progress. When Ken had liver surgery (3 weeks ago)the dietician came in to talk to him and he just lit up with a big grin. He thought he was getting food! At this point he had nothing by mouth for about 5 days. Alas, she just wanted to give him some general info and ask some questions. He finally got to eat the next day, and that is when he really starting hurting! Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 That us GREAT news about Ron. May be continue on his road to recovery and be home soon. Thank you for updating, I was wondering how he is doing. Hang in there Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Thanks for letting us know. Here's to hoping that in short order RON will be the one up and about and on the run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I'm so glad he's getting stronger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Happy to hear the good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Glad to know that Ron is doing well. I hope everything goes smoothly from here on in. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi Janet. So glad to hear that Ron is getting better. I am glad that he is strong enough to move around a bit and take down some nourishment. Tell him Hi from me and that I can take notes from his persistence and insistance on living! What a force! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 This is great news about Ron. Hope he continues to do well and will be out of there soon. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Good news! Prayers that the news keeps getting better and better. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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