Day #26 Thursday January 28,2010 Down to single digit days left of treatment!
Today was a day that seemed like a page from the movie Ground Hog Day. I guess everyday since I started this journey could be from Ground Hog Day. Seems simple, you get up, after sleeping a little too long, wash up and get dressed. At this time Kari usually has my Jivity ready to go. I need to get in a least 1 can before I head out. I have been putting a can in my stomach tube with my syringe instead of using the drip bag. The drip takes about 30 minutes and I can do the stomach tube in about 3 minutes. I don't like using the syringe for feeding. Something tells me you shouldn't put that much liquid, that quick into your stomach. I also take my meds in the morning. all of this is done through the stomach tube since I still cannot eat or take medicine through my mouth. Heck, I can barely drink 4oz. of water, as most of you know. I seemed extra tired this morning and wasn't really ready for my treatment. I sat down and within 5 minutes, they were calling my name. When I got in the room there where 2 new techs. I got on the table and was ready for this to be over. I was having a bad morning with my throat and couldn't kick this this tic in my throat. I was coughing so much , I thought they may ask me to leave the room. This caused me to be a little worried when the mask would be put on. Dan asked me if I was ready for the mask, I took 2 deep breaths and said- " GO FOR IT" with that, he put the mask on. I was so worried about choking or coughing while wearing the mask. I said a couple of extra prayers and before you know it. They were taking the mask off saying " WE'RE DONE" Boy, did that sound good.... I got up put my jacket on and got the heck out of there. I headed home and sat down to do this blog. Now, I am going to have to take a nap to get a little energy back. So here you go.
Day#26 26 DOWN and 9 To Go
Today was a day that seemed like a page from the movie Ground Hog Day. I guess everyday since I started this journey could be from Ground Hog Day. Seems simple, you get up, after sleeping a little too long, wash up and get dressed. At this time Kari usually has my Jivity ready to go. I need to get in a least 1 can before I head out. I have been putting a can in my stomach tube with my syringe instead of using the drip bag. The drip takes about 30 minutes and I can do the stomach tube in about 3 minutes. I don't like using the syringe for feeding. Something tells me you shouldn't put that much liquid, that quick into your stomach. I also take my meds in the morning. all of this is done through the stomach tube since I still cannot eat or take medicine through my mouth. Heck, I can barely drink 4oz. of water, as most of you know. I seemed extra tired this morning and wasn't really ready for my treatment. I sat down and within 5 minutes, they were calling my name. When I got in the room there where 2 new techs. I got on the table and was ready for this to be over. I was having a bad morning with my throat and couldn't kick this this tic in my throat. I was coughing so much , I thought they may ask me to leave the room. This caused me to be a little worried when the mask would be put on. Dan asked me if I was ready for the mask, I took 2 deep breaths and said- " GO FOR IT" with that, he put the mask on. I was so worried about choking or coughing while wearing the mask. I said a couple of extra prayers and before you know it. They were taking the mask off saying " WE'RE DONE" Boy, did that sound good.... I got up put my jacket on and got the heck out of there. I headed home and sat down to do this blog. Now, I am going to have to take a nap to get a little energy back. So here you go.
Day#26 26 DOWN and 9 To Go
You are a tough man, little brother. I am inspired by you. I am thankfull to God that he blessed my little sister with a great man like you to be her husband. Final count down has begun, and you will have this behind you. Mat Gods glory shine on you and through you.
ReplyDeleteAll my love,
Kurt