MsC1210 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hi All I have just spoken to Darrell and he has asked me to give you all an update. As you know Darrell had recently finished the course of radiation and was feeling the effects of that still. He began Chemo this past week and apparently it was a bit too soon for this as he was not sufficiently recovered from the radiation. He is in the hospital currently receiving fluids and trying to regain his strength. He told me that his esophagus is just raw and he had been unable to eat or drink much since the weekend. He asked me to thank you all for your concern and prayers. Please keep them coming. My very best to you all, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Glad to hear he is in the very best place for him right now-in the hospital, getting fluids and most likely feeling better soon. Send our love and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Lots of prayers and good wishes going out to Darrell. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Praying for Darrell! May God give him the Strenght to get through this.. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Keeping Darrell in my thoughts and prayers. Please tell him we are all thinking of him!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Chris, Please give Darrell my best and let him know that I am praying for a fast recovery for him. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Chris, Thank you for updating us. Just said a prayer for Darrell. In my prayers fo continued strength and healing. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Hi Chris, Thanks for the update. Please send my very best wishes and prayers to Darrell. Best, -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Darrel has my continued prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Prayers for Darrell. Get well soon, Darrell! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi Chris and thank you for keeping us posted on Darrell..he's been on my mind all day. I know for my mom, the esophagus discomfort was really a big deal and she was just miserable not being able to swallow, let alone eat! She was prescribed the *magic mouthwash* and liquid tylenol with codeine for the pain and it seemed to help. It did take a while for it to heal but she did lose quite a bit of weight. Unfortunately, we could not get her to drink ensure or any other supplement..so besides getting dehydrated, she also had *wasting* from lack of calories/vitamins/nourishment. It was a viscious cycle for a while. Today, I smile everytime I see her eat a piece of steak or fry up some hot peppers and potatoes..something she thought she would never do again Anyway...please tell him to at least try and take in some nourishment..in the form of ensure, boost, milkshakes, puddings, broth..anything he can tolerate! Love and lots of prayers to him! Hugs, Chris Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Darn, I miss his smiling handsome face so much on here. Please let him know how much he is missed and all the prayers that are sent his way. Even when he is down, he is thinking of us. What an incredible person. I miss you Darrell, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Darrell, miss you, you come back here soon!!!! my husband is going thru something similar to you......but just take it one moment at a time!!! Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I hope Darrell gets well and out of the hospital soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks for the update Chris. My mom had esophagus issues for quite awhile even after treatment but today it is a thing of the past. Tell Darrell to just get the calories in any way he can for now and in time it WILL get better. Meanwhile our little energizer bunny needs to get re-charged! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom K Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Darrell is on my prayer list. Tell him the esophagus does take a long time to heal and he is right it hurts a lot. But this is also a great excuse for him to drink all the milk shakes he wants. If he makes them with Ensure he can get an extra 400 or so calories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 This was the worst part of my husband's treatments. He was miserable from the esophagus pain from the radiation. He took the magic mouthwash as well as pain medicine. It is important to get food in(milkshakes, ensure, whatever), so talk to the doctor and do whatever you can to eat. Praying the pain decreases soon. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Hug hugs to Cynical and Darrell! Get well soon sweeties. Love ya lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Prayers sent a little late for Darrell Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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