stand4hope Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Don is a lot better today. No fever, much stronger, feels a lot better and finally started eating today. There was no cancer detected in the biopsies of his lungs, just inflammation, so the pulmonary doc says this has to be caused by a drug, probably the Alimta (chemo), since the only other thing he is taking is steroids. Physical therapy came in to evaluate him this morning. They had him walk around, tested his strength, etc., and he did great. He’s really very strong in his upper body and legs. He was a little wobbly because of not being up for 4 days, but otherwise, he did great. The only problem he had is breathing on exertion, and that’s because of the inflammation in his lungs. His O2 saturation drops pretty low on exertion (80-83 w/6 liters of O2), so I think that will have to improve before they release him, but it will improve. It might not get back to where it was, but it should get a lot better than it is now. Other than that, he’s good to go and will hopefully be released sooner rather than later. Thank you all again for your prayers and thoughts. Hopefully, I can get him home in a few days. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Peggy, So glad to hear from you...I was really concerned when I didn't see an update yesterday. So happy Don is improving. Hope you can get some much needed rest along the way, too. Take care. Love ya, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 I am glad he is going to be back home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Peggy:I am glad to hear that Don is on the mend. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Peggy,sounds like a pretty good update after all the two of you have been thru lately. Don will mabe be upset if he has to wear O2 when active but it is doable and I was able to get off of it after about a year.It is not always a permanent setback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 We have been watching for an update.......this one was worth waiting for!!!!!!! WE LOVE A POST TITLED: MUCH BETTER. Wonderful. Prayers continue. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Sounds great, Peggy. So relieved. You guys enjoy. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Well Peggy it all sounds like things are going very well.... EXCELLENT.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 A VERY encouraging report, Peggy...and I'm so glad to hear it! Hope you've got him home very soon...and that his breathing and strength increases daily!! Remind him that you almost NEVER serve green Jello at home to encourage him...eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 wow, what a relief. I am so glad to hear he's improving. hope it continues! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 I'm so happy for both of you! So glad to hear Don is better. Thanks for the update, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Peggy, thank god things are going better. Still praying for him--and hang in there. God bless,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Oh Peggy, I'mso glad to hear that Don is feeling better. God Bless you, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Oh Peggy, that is the best news. The power of prayer really works!! And Don had so many sent his way. Keep us updated to when he is coming home, which I feel will be real soon. I am so happy for this turn around and it is not cancer causing it, just the chemo. That is so great. Take care you two. When Don comes home make sure he follows YOUR rules. no more of this macho stuff. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Peggy, Great to hear that Don has shown much improvement since your last update. At that rate, he should be home soon. My prayers for both of you continue. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 MUCH BETTER!!! Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Better....That's a great word. I'm glad to hear that Don is doing better and the best news is that it's not Cancer! I'm concerned about the inflamation though. Make sure he gets plenty of rest. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 And may I add, in the most refined of voices of course, woooohooooo!!!! So happy for you both. What a relief! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Peggy, Sounds good. I am with TAnn on this inflammation business. Take it from me, it does a number on the lungs. Did they increase the prednisone to get a grasp on it? What are they doing to help him? Prayers continue. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Peggy, So glad to hear that Don is feeling better and stronger. I hope he is able to come home soon. Its about time you guys got some good news. Congratulations. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 Cindi, They started giving him Solumedrol (steroid) on Saturday and have reduced the Decadron now to 4 mg. a day. The pulmonary said he was giving him heavy doses of the Solumedrol, but I don't know how much. The Solumedrol has helped a lot, and I think it's what is responsible for his suddenly beginning to eat again, too. They also added Keppra to prevent partial seizures, a blood thinner to prevent blood clots since he's been off his feet for so long, and Allegra (anti-histamine). Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Peggy, I must have missed this good news post. He is one tough cookie, that man of yours. My daughter just came off Keppra. Make sure to read up on the side effects, she didn't really display them but you should be aware of them. Many prayers that this good news continues for a loooooooooooooong time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Peggy, SO very glad to hear this news. I have been following your posts but really unable to post alot since I was "borowing" a Pc, but alas I finally got a new one and can post again. He is definetly a fighter and when you et him home as much as I know you take care of his every need dont foget yourself, as I am sure you are exhuasted and you are very important too!!! Take care and god bless you Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Great news Peggy!!! Hope he's out of the hospital soon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Very happy to hear this! Prayers continued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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