It is great to be able to say that all is calm. Joe's chemotherapy Part B of the HyperCVAD-R is going very smoothly with no surprises. I am very happy to state that the nursing staff on 6th floor of the E Wing did a splendid job this time. They were very thorough with details and so very kind to both Joe and me. I mentioned to one of the nurses, Maura, that I noticed that the blood tests were not testing Joe's magnesium level. She listened to me as I stated that Joe has had issues on the past with low magnesium and was taking magnesium oxide supplements at home. Maura came back later into the room and thanked me for mentioning the issue with magnesium and sure enough Joe's level was slightly low. She added an IV of magnesium sulfate to the tree of life. It was a good catch and seem appreciative that I brought it up. When they changed shifts at 7PM, she advised the next nurse about the magnesium and that I was the one who made her aware of it. Atta girl, Miss Bonnie.
Joe has been doing so nicely on the chemo. The only side effect that we noticed was that his feet and ankles swelled up like they have done previously. Joe uses the electric cuffs for the ankles that pulsates pressure which he finds relaxing so he does not mind using them. He has had such a good attitude and has been staying positive which makes me so proud of him.
The last bag of chemo, cytarabine, was started at 4PM today and ended two hours later. The night nurse will take a blood sample at 2AM that will be reviewed by the floor oncologist in the morning. Joe should be released sometime Monday. The specific time is impossible to predict which keeps us both from doing anything else.
That is it for now! Good night with sweet dreams and a restful sleep to all. Thank you Lord for the blessings you have given us. We are humbled from all that You do to help travel the roads least taken.
CIAO!
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